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PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



WYOMING, 



FHOM SEPTEMBER 30th, 1890, TO SEPTEMBER 30tli, 1892. 

(INCLUDING STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1890.) 



STEPHEN" T. FAR\^.'EivL, Superinbe-dei^b. , 



CHEYENNE, .WYO.: 

THE S. A.; BRISTOL COMPANY, PRINTERS AND BOOKBINDERS. 

1892. 






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Introductory _ _ _ _ _ ^ 

County School Reports, 1890, 1891, 1892 - - 7 
Census of Children of School Age and 

Distribution of Common School Land Income - 10 

Selection of Text Books - - - - 12 

Free Text Books - - - - - i7 

The World's Columbian Exposition - - 18 

New Legislation - - - - - 20 

School Law Commission - - - 21 

The State University - - - - 22 

University Extension - - - - 30 

General Description of Schools: 

Albany County - - - - 31 

Carbon u _ _ _ _ - 33 

Crook " - - ' - 35 

Converse << - - - _ - 36 

Fremont " " ~ ~ ~ 37 

Johnson <« . _ _ _ _ - 40 

Laramie " " " ~ " 43 

Natrona " _ _ _ _ - 44 

Sheridan " - - - - 45 

Sweetwater " - - - - "47 

Uinta " - ... . 48 

Weston " _ - - _ - 50 

Conclusion - - - - - 51 

List of County Superintendents - - - 53 



REPORT. 



Office State Supt. of Public Instruction, } 
Cheyenne, Wyoming, Nov. ist, 1892. j' 

To His Excellency the Governor, 

AND THE State Legislature: 

I have the honor to submit for your information, as re- 
quired bv Laws of 1890, Chap. 5, Section i, the following 
report of the condition of the public schools of this State. 
The reports from the County Superintendents for the year 
iSpo not being received in time to be included in the biennial 
report of my predecessor in office, a table including the 
main items of these reports is presented herewith together 
with similar tables for the years 1891 and 1892. 

The enrollment of pupils in all the schools, as shown 
ftv these statements is as follows: 

For the years 1890, - 7875 pupils. 

1891, - - 8726 " 

1892, - 9426 " 
indicating a progressive growth in numbers. 

The tabulated reports from the Counties, though in- 
complete, are published as the best at present obtainable. 
In nearly every County, I regret to say, complaint is made 
of the negligence of district clerks in forwarding detailed 
information to the County Superintendents. This difficulty 
will in time disappear, and it is evident that the school law 



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should explicitly provide for returns upon legally prescribed 
forms to be promptly and regularly made by the district 
school otficers. In this connection I particularly refer to 
my remarks herein, under the head of "New Legislation," 
and wish to emphasize the importance of the appointment 
of a (Joiiiiiiission to prepare a new school law. 

The general description herein of the schools of each 
County by the several Superintendents indicates the condi- 
tions existing in each of these sections of the State and also 
shows clearly an intelligent enthusiasm and an inspiring 
confidence in the future prospects of the schools. 

On September tenth of this year. Judge Nelson L. An- 
drews died at his home in Buffalo, Wyo. He was actively 
identified with the school interests of his County as member 
of the school board of District No. 2 and later as 'County 
Superintendent, which position he occupied at the time of 
his removal from our midst. He was untiring in his efforts 
to promote the educational interests entrusted to his super- 
vision, and from a personal acquaintance with him of many 
years I can the more fully realize the loss sustained by the 
community when so valued a citizen is called to rest from 
hih labors. 



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10 Report of Superintendent 

CENSUS QF CHILDREN OF SCHOOL AGE, — DISTRIBUTION OF 
COMMON SCHOOL LAND INCOME FUND. 

With reference to the requirement in Article VII, Sec. 
8 of the State Constitution, that "provision shall be made 
by general law for the equitable distribution" of the income 
derived from the school lands "among the several counties 
according to the number of children of school age in each," 
the early attention of the legislature is requested in order 
that these funds, amounting to $9,649.48 on Sept. 30th, '92, 
may be distributed to the several counties. 

"The school age," as defined under existing law, 
would include all between the ages of seven and twenty 
3^earSj inclusive; that is, those over six years or under 
twenty-one years. (Sec. 3949 Rev. Statutes.) 

It is important that an accurate annual census should 
be provided for, and I would suggest the enumeration re- 
quired be made in January by the clerks of each school 
district, who shall keep a book of record, entering therein 
annually: 

First — The head of families and place of residence. 

Second — The name and age of each person of school 
age in the district. 

And on or before the tenth day of Februar}- the clerk 
should certify to the County Superiniendent the total num- 
ber of persons of school age, specifying the number of 
males and females separately, found in that district for that 
year. An oath as to its correctness and that same has been 
made of record, as provided by law, should also be re- 
quired. This can be taken before a justice of the peace, 
without charge of fee. 

It would then be the duty of the County Superintend- 
ent of schools to prepare a complete list showing the number 
of male and female persons of school age in each district. 



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with total footing, showing the number of each in the 
county, which list should be certified under oath, taken before 
the county clerk, and transmitted to the State Superintend- 
ent of Public Instruction on or before the first day of March 
of each 3'ear. A duplicate list should also be certified to 
and transmitted by the Count}^ Superintendent of Schools 
to the Count}' Treasurer, for his guidance in making ap- 
portionment of the sum annually transferred to him by the 
Statt/ Auditor, as hereinafter provided. 

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction should 
then prepare a list giving the total number of persons of 
school age m each county and certify same to the State 
Auditor (and that same has been made in accordance with 
law) on or before March 31st of each year. Thereupon it 
shall be the duty of the State Auditor to set aside and 
make a pro rata distribution to each county of the common 
school income funds found to be on hand in the State 
Treasur)^ on the 31st day of March, dividing same among 
each count}^ in proportion to the number of persons therein 
of school age, and he shall on or before the twentieth day 
of March transmit warrants to the several County Treasurers 
for the sums so apportioned to each county. 

The County Treasurers shall immediately make dis- 
tribution of the sum so received to* the treasurers of the 
several school districts in their county, dividing same among 
each district in proportion to the persons of school age as 
appears on the duplicate certified enumeration list fur- 
nished the County Treasurer by the County Superintendent 
of Schools. The distribution of said funds to the several 
school districts should be completed on or before the fourth 
Monday in April, enabling each district to vote such addi- 
tional sums as may be required for school purposes within 
the district, in time for certifying same to the clerk of the 



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Board of County Commissioners, as now provided in Rev. 
btatues, Sec. 3965. 

Should the County Treasurer at any time be in doubt 
as to the census report of the children of school age in one 
or more of the school districts, the clerk of that district 
shall, on demand, produce the record of same and verify 
the certified list. 

The few detailed suggestions here given are made only 
with a view of recommending that legislation required by 
the constitution be adapted to the school and other laws 
now in force, and the dates given for the taking of the 
census and reports thereof, are such as would enable the 
various school boards to be advised of the amount of state 
school funds available for each before the date now estab- 
lished for voting the amount of their local school funds. 

March 31st of each 3'ear is one of the dates now estab- 
lished by law for the books of the State Auditor and 
Treasurer to be balanced, and is a convenient date to deter- 
mine the amount of school funds to be distributed in any 
one year. 

The importance of this matter would also seem to 
make it expedient to provide some penalty should the clerks 
of the school districts fail to comply w^ith the law, and also 
making it one of the duties of the School District Board to 
see that the census is taken by the clerk at the proper time, 
and should the clerk by disability be prevented from attend- 
ing to this duty, it should devolve upon the school board to 
appoint some person duly qualified, to act for the clerk 
during such disability, thus securing a more infallible com- 
pliance with the law. 

SELECTION OF TEXT BOOKS. 

Concerning the important matter of the selection of 
text books under existing law, the following correspondence 



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of this office with the Attorne}^ General of the State 
explains fully the situation, viz; 

July 2d, 1892. 
Hon. Chas. N. Potter, 

Attorney General, Cheyenne, W^-o.: 
Dear Sir — The time for which the text books now in 
use in the public schools of Wyoming were adopted, expir- 
ing the coming fall, I respectfully request 3'our opinion as 
to my authority in calling a meeting of the several count}^ 
and city superintendents, for the adoption of a new series of 
books for the ensuing five (5) years, as provided in the 
Session Laws of 188S, chapter 72, Schools, chapter 4, sec, 
3, page 165. 

Is it imperative that said meeting be called, or is such 
adoption of text books in conflict with the constitution of 
the state of Wyoming? Awaiting your reply, 
I am, very respectfully, 

(Signed) S. T. Farwell, 
Supt. of Public Instruction. 

State of Wyoming, ) 

Attorney General's Office, I 

Cheyenne, August 31st, 1892. \ 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, W3oming, 
Dear Sir — I am in receipt of your lette^ of July 2nd, 
1892, in which you call my attention to the fact that the 
time for which text books now in use in the public schools 
of Wyoming, were adopted, expires the coming fall, and 
you request my opinion as to your authority to call a meet- 
ing of the several city and county superintendents of scliools 
in the state, to adopt a series of text books, as provided in 
section three of chapter four, of an act entitled "an act to 



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provide for the bonding of school districts, and for other 
purposes," said act being known as Chapter 72 of the Ses- 
sion Laws of 1888. 

You ask whether it is imperative that such meeting be 
called, or whether such adoption of text books conflicts 
with the constitution of this state. 

Your letter was received during my absence from the 
state, from which absence I did not return until the fifteenth 
instant. Since that time I have given the matter suggested 
by you my careful thought and attention. 

The text books now in use in the public schools were 
adopted, as I am advised, in pursuance of the provisions 
of section 391 1 of the Revised Statutes of Wyoming, by 
what was then knowm as the Territorial Teachers' Institute, 
and that it was provided by such institute that the series of 
books thus adopted should continue in use for a period of 
five years thereafter. 

The Legislative Assembly of the Territory at its ses- 
sion in 1 888, repealed that section and enacted the act 
above referred to, section three of chapter four, which is 
as follows: 

Sec. 3. At the expiration of the period of five A^ears 
for which the books now in use are adopted, the county 
superintendents and city superintendents of schools in the 
territor}', shall meet at a call of the Territorial Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction, to adopt a series of text 
books, and the books thus adopted shall be the only legal 
text books to be used in the public schools of the Territory 
for the ensuing five years. 

Section eleven, of chapter seven of the constitution, 
is as follows: 

Sec. II. Neither the Legislature nor the Superintendent 
of Public Instruction shall have power to prescribe text 
books to be used in the public schools. 



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The evident purpose and object of this constitutional 
provision was to prevent a monopoly in the sale of text 
books to the pupils in the pubHc schools. It was undoubt- 
edly intended to prohibit the adoption of any series of text 
books for anv period of time which would tend to reduce 
competition among the publishers of books, and would im- 
pede the progress of the schools ot the state by prevent- 
ing them from changing from time to time to such newer 
or better text books as might be published and come on to 
the market, and be more advantageous for use in the public 
schools. 

Undoubtedlv section three of chapter four of the act of 
the legislature of iS88, above referred to, contravenes the 
spirit of said constitutional provision, if it is not, indeed, in 
conflict with its letter. 

Touching so important a matter as the education of 
the children of the state, through the medium of the public 
schools, and possibly applicable also to the State University, 
its collegiate as well as its academic department, the ques- 
tion presented is at once of considerable importance and 
delicac\". 

It has been decided bv the supreme court of the state, 
in a case recentlv pending therein, following a long line of 
decisions of other courts of high repute, that prohibition 
upon the legislature, such as is contained in the above men- 
tioned section of the constitution, applies onlv, and is pro- 
hibitory onl}' upon future legislation. Therefore, I feel very 
clear that so far as the prohibition upon the legislature is 
concerned, the section of the law of 1888 would be valid 
and in full force bv reason of that provision in the constitu- 
tion which retains in full force and effect all laws of the 
territory not repugnant to the provisions of the constitution. 

But section eleven, of chapter seven of the constitution, 
contains a prohibition upon the Superintendent of Public 



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Instruction^ and is imperative in its statement that such 
officer shall not have power to prescribe text books to be 
used in the public schools. If the statute of 1888 confers 
upon the Superintendent of Public Instruction any such 
powers, then I am of the opinion that the law of 1888 is 
in conflict with the constitution, and therefore at present of 
no force. 

But it is a matter of great doubt whether the Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction, under section three, of chapter 
four of the said act of 1888, becomes a member of the 
board upon which the duty is^ imposed by that section, of 
adopting such books which shall be the onl}' legal text 
books to be used in the public schools of the state. 

It is also a matter of great doubt whether, in view of 
the constitutional provision referred to, the Superintendent 
of Public Instruction would have the power to even call 
together a board to do that which he has not the power 
under the constitution to do himself, especially when that 
act to be done by that board is in conflict with the spirit, at 
least, of the constitution in eveiy respect. 

I have heretofore hesitated, and shall at all times hesi- 
tate, to declare in my official capacity any statute seemingly 
in force, to be unconstitutional and invalid, before the matter 
has been before the courts and passed upon by the judicial 
authorities of the state. 

The question presented being a very delicate and close 
one, and about which there is in my mind considerable 
doubt, I refrain from giving a positive decision as to whether 
the said section three, of the act of 1888, is in conflict with 
the constitution or not. 

In view of this situation, however, I have the honor to 
advise that you do not at the present time, call the county 
and city superintendents of schools together for the purpose 
indicated by the act of 1888, and especially so, in view of 



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the fact that the legislature of the state will again meet in 
biennial session within a few months, and the series of text 
books, if adopted at any meeting which should be called by 
you, at this time, could not be put into uniform use until 

after the legislature shall have met and adjourned. 

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I have the honor to be, 

Yours respectfully, 

(Signed) C N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 

I would call your attention to the fact that, a grave 
doubt existing as to the right of the State Superintendent 
to call the county superintendents together, as provided in 
the act of i8S8, that you direct the attention of the legisla- 
ture to the matter, suggesting that they harmonize the 
legislation of the state with the constitutional provision that 
there may be no dispute respecting so important a matter. 

In view of the fact that the legislature convenes at so 
early a date after the expiration of the period for which the 
present text books are in use, I have deemed it best to 
await their action before assuming to act under a section, 
the validity of which is at least doubtful. 

^ FREE TEXT BOOKS. 

In connection with any proposed new school law, I 
would urge a provision for the supply of free text books to 
the pupils of the public schools, I quote the following from 
the report of the Hon. Fred Dick, Supt. of Public Instruc- 
tion for Colorado, on this subject: "The school law of the 
State (Colorado) permits districts to own the text books 
used in school and furnish them free to pupils in attendance. 
At the present time 201 districts have availed themselves of 
this privilege, and I have yet to hear a single complaint 



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raised against the plan, while very many, both officers and 
parents, have expressed themselves in its favor. The argu- 
ments usually presented in its favor may be summed up as 
follows, and these points are sustained by evidence gained 
from the experience of districts in other States throughout 
the Union, which have for years owned their text books: 

"First — A gain of from 25 to 40 per cent, on first cost. 

"Second — A gain of at least 33 per cent, in the time 
the book will be in proper condition for use. 

"Third — Considering first cost and time of use, there 
is a gain of about 50 per cent, in cost to the community. 

"Fourth — The classes are uniformly supplied at the 
proper time and with the proper text books. 

"Fifth — The very unpleasant distinction between rich 
and poor is avoided. 

"Sixth — -Increased attendance. 

"Seventh — Schools are more successfully graded. 

"Eighth — A State or County system is more easily 
carried out. 

"Ninth — A very great and unnecessary expense to 
teachers is avoided." 

From the report of the Superintendent of Schools for 
New York, it is noted that during the year 1891 Delaware 
has made her text books free, and that Missouri, Te^as and 
West Virginia have adopted the system of purchasing text 
books under State contracts. 

' THE W'ORLd's COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 

The schools of the State are at this date all 
earnestly preparing to be represented at the Chicago 
Exposition in 1893, and all work contributed by them 
should reach Cheyenne by Jan. ist, 1893. The State Com- 
mittee, A. A.Johnson, Laramie, Chairman, J. O. Churchill, 



of Public Instruction. ig 

Cheyenne, Secretary, give the following list of what is de- 
sired for exhibition, i. e. : 

1. Large banner showing Slate school system. 

2. Chart showing funds and revenues. 

3. Chart showing school enumeration, enrollment and 
attendance by Counties. 

4. Chart showing women in the public schools. 

5. State map showing location and distribution of 
school houses. 

6. Volume of Wyoming School Journal. 

7. Volume of papers in the State arranged by counties. 

8. Town and city school reports and courses of study. 

9. Specimen collection of text books used in Primary, 
Grammar, and High Schools. 

10. Scrap books — one showing blanks used by school 
officers, one showing blanks, reports and promotion cards 
used in the various town and city schools, one showing pro- 
grams of County Institutes, graduating exercises, school in- 
vitations, etc. 

11. Compiled school laws of Wyoming. 

12. Photographs of school buildings, school officers, 
teachers, and all classes graduating from the accredited 
High Schools of 1892. 

13. Written work and drawings from the different 
grades in various schools of the State. 

14. Charts, maps, mmeral and botanical collections 
made by pupils. 

15. Graduating essays and orations delivered in 1892. 

Details are given in the same circular as to the prepara- 
tion of work to be forwarded by the schools. This office has 
requested each of the County Superintendents to prepare a 
count}' map showing the location of schools, and also to 
ascertain and report the children of school age and the value 
of school property in each district, thus giving the informa- 



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tion required for the preparation of the banner and chart 
specified in items Nos. i and 2 of the foregoing list. 

The most important and valuable result of the Colum- 
bian Exposition thus far, has been the celebration October 
2ist of the landing of Columbus, which was participated in 
not onl}', I think, by every school in this state, but by the 
schools of all of the states, all animated by the same com- 
mon patriotic purpose, and marking this year of school 
hislor}' beyond all previous years as one, wherein at one 
time, all of the educational interests of this country were 
remarkably stimulated to common action and in the best 
possible direction, and comprising in its entirety a most 
noticeable event in the world's history. 

The programme of the exercises, issued by the "Youth's 
Companion," and universally used, w^as most excellenth' 
adapted to the purpose, and the teachers and pupils of this 
state are to be congratulated upon the end attained by their 
combined exertions. 

NEW LEGISLATION. 

Provision is required bylaw for an annual census of the 
children of school age and the distribution to the counties of 
the common school land income. See remarks in detail 
hereinbefore given. , 

The question as to the selection of text books is also 
explained in -another place in this report, and I do not hesi- 
tate to recommend the adoption of free text books under 
proper restriction or regulations as to method of purchase, 
for reasons given previously in detail. 

Whatever new laws may at present be passed should, 
in my opinion, be such as will not disturb, more than need 
be, the existing laws relating to the schools. Whatever 
difficulties now exist are not so much the result of poor 
laws now in operation, as due to the wide and comparative- 
ly sparse settlement of the State, and under present condi- 



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tions it is necessary that the school laws be simple and di- 
i-ect in their action. 

SCHOOL LAW COMMISSION. 

"With a view to anticipating future requirements, I have 
earnestl}- to recommend that a Commission of not less than 
live persons, competent and experienced in educational 
matters, be appointed by this Legislature to revise the 
present school laws and make such changes or additions 
therein as may seem necessary, taking also into considera- 
tion the recent legislation of other States, and that this 
Commission prepare a comprehensive school law supersed- 
ing all pre\ious legislation and submit the same to the Leg- 
islature of the 3'ear 1895. 

This matter is so important and the results from 
changes made require so much consideration that the two 
3'ears intervening between the legislative sessions can be 
well occupied by the Commission, and an appropriation to 
pay them for the time they are necessarily in session will 
be well spent in view of the results which can be easily an- 
ticipated. 

I sincerely trust that this action will be taken by this 
Legislature. This office has prepared a written compilation 
of the laws now in force in this State, which will be placed 
at the disposal of such a Commission, 

The preparation of this compilation led me to the con- 
clusion that a new and complete school law will be very 
valuable, yet at the same tmie I see that great care should 
be taken in its preparation and adoption, and can suggest 
no better method than the one herein proposed. The success 
of the schools is the success of tiie future State government in 
a greater degree than is directly apparent, and I am in favor 
of laying a careful foundation for future excellence by the 
adoption of a sthool law comprising all practical modern 



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methods of instruction, and my recommendation as to the 
preparation of this law is with the desire to place Wyoming 
in educational matters in a position fully equalling an}' other 
State in the Union. 

THE STATE UNIVERSITY. 

This report, while dealing particularly with the com- 
mon school system of the State only, would be incomplete 
without special mention of the State University. The ori- 
gin, purpose and present work of this institution is ably set 
forth in the annual catalogue for the year 1890-91 and their 
announcement for the ye"ar 1891-92, These catalogues are 
mailed free to all applicants. 

I quote the following from this catalogue relative to the 
Mioh Schools of the State, i. e.: 

"High Schools in the various Counties which adopt 
our academic course of study and give competent instruc- 
tion in the same will be enrolled as 'Accredited High Schools' 
of the University, and their graduates will be admitted to 
the freshman class of the College of Liberal Arts without 
examination. And also into the first class of all technical 
schools of the University. 

"The following High Schools have been enrolled as 
Accredited High Schools: 

"Chevenne High School, Evanston High School, Lar- 
amie High School and Rawlins High School." 

The Act of Incorporation of this University, as follows, 
shows the high purposes intended by its estabHshment, all 
of which will undoubtedly be realized. And as the reputa- 
tion of this University becomes in time established, there is 
every reason to suppose that not only will large numbers 
of the youth of this State, but those of adjoining States, 
take advantage of the opportunities there offered. 

The catalogue of 1890-91 shows an attendance of sev- 



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entv-six students in all courses, which number has been con- 
siderably increased during the current 3ear. 

Act of Incorporation. 

An Act to amend so much of Chapter One, Title Forty- 
two, of the Revised Statutes of Wyoming, as relates to 
the establishment, government and maintenance of the 
University of Wyoming. 

Be it Enacted by the Legislature of the State of H yonung: 

That so much of Chapter One of Title Forty-two of 
the Revised Statutes of Wyoming as relates to the estab- 
lishment, government and maintenance of the University of 
Wyoming is hereby amended so as to read as follows: 

Section i. There is established in this State, at the 
City of Laramie, an institution of learning under the name 
and st3le of "The University of Wyoming." 

Sec 2. The objects of such Universit}^ shall be to 
provide an efficient means of impafting to young men and 
to young women, without regard to color, on equal terms, 
a liberal education, together with a thorough knowledge of 
the various branches connected with the scientific, industrial 
and professional pursuits. To this end it shall embrace col- 
leges or departments of letters, of science and of the arts, 
together with such professional or other departments as in 
the course of time may be connected therewith. The de- 
partment of letters shall embrace a liberal course of instruc- 
tion in language, literature and philosophy, together with 
such courses or parts of courses in the college or depart- 
ment of science as are deemed necessary. 

The college or department of science shall embrace 
courses of instruction in the mathematical, physical and natu- 
ral sciences, together with such courses in language, literature 
and philosophy as shall constitute a liberal education. The 



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instruction in the practical and fine arts; especially in the appli- 
cation of science to the arts of mining and metallurgy, me- 
chanics, engineering, architecture, agriculture and com- 
merce, together with instruction in military tactics and in such 
branches in the department of letters as are necessary to 
a proper fitness of students for their chosen pursuits, and as 
soon as the income of the University shall allow, m such 
order as the wants of the public shall seem to require, the 
said courses in the sciences and their practical applications 
shall be expanded into full and distinct schools and depart- 
ments. 

Sec. 3. The government of the University shall rest 
in a board of nine trustees 10 be appointed by the Governor; 
three, and only three, of whom shall at all times be residents 
of the County of Albany, together with the President of 
the University and the State Superintendent of Public In- 
struction, as members, cx-officio, as such having the right to 
speak but not to vote. 

The term of otfice of the trustees appointed shall be six 
years, excent as provided in the next succeeding section. 

Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Governor, during 
the present session of the Legislature, to nominate, and by 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint 
nine residents of the State as members of the said board of 
trustees; three of whom shall serve for two years, three of 
whom shall serve for four years, and three of whom shall 
serve for six years; and thereafter, during the session of 
each succeeding Legislature the Governor shall nominate, 
and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 
appoint successors to those of said trustees whose term of 
office shall have expired, or will expire before the next 
session of the Legislature. Any vacancy in the board of 
trustees caused by death, resignation, removal from the State, 
or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment to be made 



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by the Governor, which appointment shall continue until 
the next session of the Legislature, and no longer, "but no 
member of the faculty, while holding that position, shall be 
appointed a trustee." 

Siic. 5. The board of trustees and their successors iti 
office shall constitute a body corporate by the name of 
"The Trustees of the University of Wj^oming." They 
shall possess all the powers necessary or convenient to ac- 
complish the objects and perform the duties prescribed by 
law, and shall have the custody of the books, records, build- 
ings and all other property of the Universit}'. The board 
shall have power to elect a president, secretary and treas- 
urer, who shall perform such duties ^s are prescribed in the 
by-law^s of the board. The treasurer shall execute such 
bond, with approved sureties, in double the sum likely to 
come into his hands, for the faithful discharge of his duties, 
as the board shall require. The term of office of said 
officers, their duties severally, and the times of holding- 
meetings, shall be fixed in the by-laws of the board. A 
majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the 
transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn 
from time to time, and all routine business maybe entrusted 
to an executive committee of three members, subject to such 
conditions as the by-laws of the board shall prescribe. The 
actual and necessary traveling expenses of non-resident 
members in attending the annual meeting of the board may 
be audited by the auditing committee thereof and paid by 
warrants on the treasurer out of the general fund of the 
University. 

Sec. 6. The board of trustees shall prescribe rules for 
the government of the University in all its branches, elect 
the requisite officers, professors, instructors and employes, 
any of whom may be removed for cause, as well as fix the 



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salan^ and term of office of each, prescribe tlie studies to be . 
pursued and the text books to be used, and determine the 
qualifications of appHcants for admission to the various 
courses of study; but no instruction, either sectarian in 
religion or partisan in politics shall ever be allowed in an}- 
department of the Universit}', and no sectarian or partisan 
test shall ever be exercised or allowed in the appointment 
of trustees, or in the election or removal of professors, 
teachers or other officers of the University or in the admis- 
sion of students thereto, or for any purpose whatever. The 
board of trustees shall have powder to confer such degrees 
and grant such diplomas as are usual in universities, or as 
they shall deem appropriate; through by-laws, to confer upon 
the faculty the power to suspend or expel students for 
causes therein prescribed; to possess and use for the benefit 
of the institution all property of the University; to hold, 
manage, lease, or dispose of, according to law, an}- real or 
personal estate, as shall be conducive to the welfare of the 
institution; to expend the income placed under their control, 
from whatever source derived; and finally to exercise any 
and all other functions properly belonging to such a board 
and necessary to the prosperity of the University in all of 
its departments. 

Sec. 7. At the close of each fiscal year the trustees, 
through their president, shall make a report in detail to the 
Governor, exhibiting the progress, condition and wants of 
the University and of each school or department thereof, 
the course of study in each, the number of professors and 
students, the amount of receipts and disbursements, together 
with the nature, costs and results of all important investiga- 
tions, and such other information as they may deem impor- 
tant or as may be required by any law of this State or of 
the United States. 

Sec. 8. The president and professors of the Univer- 



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sity shall be st3led "The Faculty," and shall have power, 
as such body, to enforce the rules and regulations adopted 
be the trustees for the government of students, to reward 
and censure students as they may deserve, and j^enerally to 
exercise such discipline, in harmony with the said regula- 
tions, as shall be necessarv to the good order of the institu- 
tion; to present to the trustees for degrees and honors such 
students as are entitled thereto, and in testimony thereof 
when ordered by the board, suitable diplomas, certificates, 
or other testimonials, under seal of the University and the 
signatures of the Faculty. When, in course of time, distinct 
colleges or departments of the University are duly organ- 
ized and in active operation, the immediate government of 
such departments shall, in like manner, be entrusted to their 
respective faculties. 

Sec. 9. The president of the Universit}^ shall be 
president of the several faculties and the executive head of 
all the departments. As such, subject to the board of 
trustees, he shall have authority to give general direction 
to the instruction and investigations of the several schools 
and departments, and, so long as the interests of the institu- 
tion require it, he may be charged with the duties of one 
of the professorships. 

Sec. 10. To the end that none of the youth of the 
State who crave the benefits of higher education may be 
denied them, and that all may be encouraged to avail them- 
selves of the advantages offered by the University, tuition 
shall be as nearly free as possible, and it shall be wholly 
free to such students from each county as are selected and 
appointed by the Board of County Commissi(jners therein. 

Sec. II. After any student has graduated from either 
of the chief departments of the University, and received the 
degree of bachelor ot arts, of letters, of philosophy or of 
science, and has had a subsequent experience as a success- 



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ful teacher of a public school in WN'oming for a period of 
one school year, the State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion shall have authorit}- to countersign the diploma of such 
teacher after such examination- as to moral character, learn- 
ing and ability to teach, as to the said Superintendent may . 
seem proper; and such graduate so tested shall, after his 
diploma has been countersigned by the State Superintendent 
as aforesaid, be qualified to teach in any of the public 
schools of this State; and the diploma so countersigned 
shall be his certificate for such qualification until annulled 
by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Sec. 12. In order that the University may be kept 
"in a condition of full efficiency," as required by the terms 
of section sixteen of Article seven of the Constitution of 
the State of Wyoming, there shall be assessed upon all 
taxable property of the State in each year, as heretofore, a 
tax of one-eighth of a mill on each and every dollar of the 
assessed valuation of such property, which tax shall be levied, 
collected and paid to the State Treasurer in the manner 
provided by law for the lev}', collection and payment of 
other State taxes. Said tax, when so paid to the State 
Treasurer, shall be paid to the Treasurer of the said board 
of trustees upon the warrant of the State Auditor, to be 
issued upon request of said board of trustees. 

Sec. 13. "The University of Wyoming" having been 
designated bv the Secretary of the Interior as the proper 
institution to receive and expend the moneys appropriated 
by an act of Congress, approved August thirtieth, eighteen 
hundred and ninety, entitled "An Act to apply a portion of 
the proceeds of the public lands to the more complete en- 
dowment and support of colleges for the benefit of agricul- 
ture and the mechanic arts, established under the provisions 
of an act of Congress, approved July second, eighteen hun- 
dred and sixty-two," until such time as there may be an 



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agricultural college established in this State, separate and 
apart from the said University of Wyoming, assent is here- 
by given to all the terms and conditions of said act of 
Congress, and grants of money, authorized and made b}^ 
said act, by the act of March second, eighteen hundred and 
eight3f-seven, relative to the establishment of agricultural 
experiment stations, or any other act for like purposes, are 
hereby assented to and accepted b}'- the State of Wyoming. 
E.xcept where other designation is made by Congress, all 
moneys granted or donated by Congress in aid of scientific 
instruction or experimentation, and set apart by the Legis- 
lature for such use by the University of Wyoming, shall be 
accepted and received by the State Treasurer, and by him 
placed at the disposal of the board of trustees of the said 
University by transfer to the Treasurer of said board, for 
disbursement in accordance with the provisions of the act 
or acts of Congress aforesaid. 

Sec. 14. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with 
the provisions of this act, are hereby repealed. 

Sec. 15. This act shall take effect and be in force from 
and after its passage. 

Approved January lOth, 1891. 

The first annual report of the University, covering a 
period of about fifteen months, from January ist, 1891, to 
March 31st, 1892, shows that a good, broad foundation has 
been established, and at the rate of progress, and with a 
continuance of the interest manifested thus far, the people 
have reason to expect a most excellent future for this State 
institution, and a course of study therein will form a most 
fitting conclusion to the studies now taught in the High 
Schools of the State. And if we as a people believe and 
realize that we have within ourselves in this State all the 
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this knowledge brings, is a valuable factor in the future 
development of the State. 

The Wyoming Schcol Journal^ a monthly periodical 
published at Laramie, Wyo,, by Prof. Henry Merz,js a 
new and valuable .actor in the educational interests of the 
State and is worth}' of an extended circulation. 

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION. 

This represents a wide-spread movement both in Eng- 
land and America, having as an object the acquirement b}' 
the people of the same information and instruction as is pro- 
vided in the University com-ses, not complete, but as nearly 
so as regularly prescribed courses of study, lectures, organ- 
ized societies and periodicals can contribute to that end, and 
resulting in the advancement of higher education both within 
and without the Universities. 

"The Wyoming University Extension Association," at 
Laramie, Wyo., having a membership including other cities 
and towns throughout the State, has been active in awaken- 
ing interest in educational matters, including as a part of its 
work the organization of a State Teachers' Associatwji, 
which brings one more good influence to the aid of the 
schools. The county institutes now provided by law are 
of great service to the teachers of the State and thus inci- 
dentally to the pupils, who are correspondingly benefitted 
by the interchange of ideas and methods by the teachers at 
these annual meetings. 

STATE OF WYOMING, \ 

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, I 

Cheyenne, September 22nd, 1892. \ 

County School Superintendent, 

Dear : 

I would like to receive from you, to be included in the 



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biennial report of this ofiice, a brief general description of the 
schools under your supervision for the two years ending 
Sept. 30th, 1892. 
***** 

Yours Very Respectfully, 

S. T. FARWELL, 

Supt. of Public Instruction. 

The foregoing circular sent to the Superintendents of 
each County has been responded to in each instance as fol- 
lows. No particular method of making this repoit was 
prescribed because it was desired to give expression to the 
individual opinions of each of the County Superintendents 
without restriction except the requirement of necessary 
brevity. 

ALBANY COUNTY. 

General Description of schools of Albany County, Wyo., 

from Jan. 1891, to Sept. 30, 1892. 

The report of County Superintendent for the year end- 
ing Sept. 30, 1890, stated that there w^ere 34 schools taught 
in Albany Co. the preceding year; there were 1,035 pupils 
enrolled; 34 teachers employed; $15,513 was the aggregate 
amount paid teachers; $3.81 was the average cost of each 
pupil per month. There were tw^enty-five organized 
school districts in the county, but only twenty districts held 
schools, and two of those schools did not have legal number 
of pupils. During the following year there were two new- 
districts organized and one district that had had no school 
for some time reorganized and held a six months school, 
hence there were twenty-one districts represented in the 
county report for year 1891. There were 37 schools taught 
and 47 teachers employed. Aggregate amount paid teach- 
ers was $15,740.50. Average cost of each pupil per month 
was I3.84. Whole number of pupils enrolled 1,108. 



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During the present year — 1892 — there have been 42 
schools taught and 50 teachers employed. Aggregaie 
amount paid teachers $17,820.57. Average cost for each 
jmpil per moiiih ,^1.88. Whole number pupils enrolled 12 16. 
There ai^e at present 27 organized districts in the county, 
and all but Nos. 18, 20, 21, and 25 holding schools this past 
summer. There are ten sciiools in Dist. No. 4, also in Dist. 
No. 15 and in No. i — Laramie and vicinity — there are 19 
schools. The country schools are small, attendance being 
from 8 to 25 pupils, and only one scliool in the county, ex- 
cept those in Laramie, has 25 pupils enrolled. But what 
the schools lack in number they make up in general char- 
acter. The patrons, teachers and pupils unite to make the 
schools a success. There are exceptions to this rule, but 
taken as a whole the country schools are doing good work. 
The few months of school and great distance pupils must 
come are the two threat drawbacks to the success of the 
schools. The city schools do not have to battle with these 
disadvantages, hence their condition is vastly superior to 
those of the country districts. Laramie — wherein is located 
the only graded school of the county — has two school build- 
ings; one — in the east ward — contains 13 school rooms and 
15 teachers are employed. The building is heated by steam 
and supplied with w^ater. There are wide halls and com- 
modious cloak-rooms. Teachers are supphed with appara- 
tus suited to the work of the different grades. In the west 
ward there is a frame building containing four rooms, and 
four teachers are emplo3'^ed. So much for material advan- 
tages. As to the work done by the teachers, one need but 
visit the schools to learn that there is an active, wideawake 
corps of teachers, directed by an able and cultured Superin- 
tendent. I'he latter brings years of experience and prepa- 
ration to his work, and hence directs with wisdom and suc- 
cess. Several years ago there was a course of study pre- 



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pared by the Board of Education of the city and the County 
Superintendent. This course has been generally followed 
in the schools of the county. In the country schools, where 
the length of term varies from three to six months — this 
term being the only one held in the district for the year — 
the grade work as laid down in the county course has been 
imperfectly done, but in the city schools, where the teach- 
ers have the advantage of time, the work is thorough and 
complete. During the past two years a special teacher of 
music has been employed in the Laramie schools. The re- 
sult has been very satisfactorj-, the pupils making good 
progress under the direction of the special teacher, and in 
every department of the work of the schools there is cause 
for commendation. While the system of the county has not 
reached the high standard that those at the helm desire, 
still in this fact there is hope; the teachers are not satis- 
fied with '-well enough," but aim for the highest develop- 
ment in character and work. And thus the schools of Al- 
bany County may be called prosperous for the present, pro- 
gressive for the future. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MARY WRIGHT, 

County Supt. of Schools, 

Albany Co., Wyo. 
Laramie, Wyo., Oct. ii, 1892. 



CARBON COUNTY. 



In answer to a request made bv State Superintendent 
Farwell for a synopsis of my work for the last two 3'ears, 
I have the honor to submit the following: — 

Carbon County is large, being nearh' 100 miles square. 



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Hence much of my work is done by correspondence. Have 
written 1138 letters. Have disbursed $18,648.19 to the 
various districts. Have organized 3 new school districts. 
We have 29 districts, 34 public schools and 3 private ones. 
Five of the districts can be reached by rail, the remainder 
by stage or private conveyance. Have traveled bv rail 502 
miles, by stage 388 miles, making 50 school visitations. 
When in some parts of the county all the schools would not 
be in session. 

Have held 6 public examinations for teachers' certifi- 
cates, 36 teachers being examined; 21 private examinations 
(a defect in the law that a teacher can come any time and 
demand an examination);! have honored 8 State normal 
diplomas and i University graduate. 

When the schools came under my supervision we had 
but 2 graded schools in the county. We now have 4, viz.: 
Rawlins with six departments. Carbon two, Hanna two, 
Saratoga two and one private kindergarten. It has been 
mv constant aim for improvement and to raise the public 
schools to a higher standard. I find we are more progress- 
ive as we have better qualified teachers. Many of our 
teachers have taken a term at normal school, and we now 
have over the county 5 State normal graduates teaching in 
our schools, from the following named States: Pennsylvania, 
Massachusetts, Iowa, Nebraska, and, last but not least, Wy- 
oming. And still we have much room for improvement. 

Have held two Institutes of a week's duration each. 
In '91 had a very interesting session with an enrollment of 
20 teachers, conducted by Prof. J. R. Rollman. In '92 a 
session of one week conducted by County Supt., with in- 
structors as follows: Prof. Rollman, Prof. Churchill, Prof. 
I. C. Adams and Miss Helen C. Tilton; Lecturers, Dr. 
E. Stuver, Prof. Wedgwood, Profs. Churchill, Rollman and 
Adams; — with an enrollment of teachers, 31. It was con- 



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ceded by the public at large to be one of the most instruct- 
ive and interesting sessions ever held in Carbon County. 

While we have been successful in much of the work, 
not in all. I did not succeed in organizing an Agassiz As- 
sociation, nor have we succeeded in having the Extension 
Course of the Wyommg University taken up by the teach- 
ers in the different localities. 

I have made mistakes; hope you will deal gently with 
them. 

I owe thanks and feel grateful to the teachers of Car- 
bon County. They have always been very courteous and 
respectful to me, and it is to their co-operation and assist- 
ance is due my success as County Superintendent. 
Respectfully submitted, 

MRS. M. L. JENNINGS. 
Rawlins, Carbon Co., Wyo., Oct. 19, 1892. 



CROOK COUNTY. 

Twenty-one of the school houses outside of Sundance 
are good frame buildings, nearly all 16x24 feet and nearly 
all completed. A number, and especially so in the large 
district No. 2 and the independent districts 4, 5 and 6, are 
quite well furnished. Six buildings, intended for school 
houses, are of logs and of various sizes. Some of the 
schools are held in old and vacated dwellings, and while 
they are fairly comfortable they are after all only makeshifts, 
but I think in the ver}- near future these will all be replaced 
by good substantial frame buildings. 

Districts 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are new and each district 
voted such amounts as they deemed necessary for running 



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expenses. All of the above until one year ago belonged to 
No. I. 

No. I now has one school building, at Sundance, of 
four rooms, two of which are occupied with the public and 
one with the kindergarten school. 
***** 

The idea in all districts is a longer term. 
JOHN N. HOFFER, 

County Superintendent. 



CONVERSE COUNTY. 

Within the two years past three new school districts 
have been organized and three schoolhouses built. Some 
of the schoolhouses have been furnished with more conven- 
ient desks and seats, with new maps and blackboards, and 
improved charts for use in primary work. 

Our Teachers' Institutes have been well attended and 
nearly all the teachers are subscribers to one or more edu- 
cational papers. 

The reports from the clerks of the various districts 
show a better attendance of pupils during the school year 
that has just closed. 

With increasing prosperity we hope to be able to have 
more apparatus for the use of teachers and pupils, school 
libraries, and longer terms of school. 

I have the honor to remain, 
Very respectfully, 

MRS. M.J. GOODWIN, 

County Superintendent. 



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FREMONT COUNTY. 

Fremont County is a very large expanse of country, 
extending from Sweetwater Count}' on the south to the 
Montana State line on the north. The county consists of 
29 school districts, with over 400 pupils. Considering the 
age of the count}'^ the educational growth is quite marked. 

Especially during the last two years the schools of this 
county have made a pronounced improvement, both in en- 
rollment and progress. 

We have as a class a higher grade of teachers, not- 
withstanding wages are steadily on the decline. 

The people of the county take a 'higher pride, a deeper 
interest, and work with more zeal for the educational inter- 
ests of our schools than has heretofore been manifested. 
The aim of the people seems to be, to furnish comfortable, 
commodious and pleasant school buildings where the 3'outh 
of the country are being educated. Most or a part of the 
school houses are furnished with all necessary apparatus, 
such as globes, maps, charts, etc., and ample blackboards 
are provided. The buildings are well ventilated — in most 
cases have clear, pure mountain streams running at a con- 
venient distance — in fact, everything conducive to the health 
of the pupils. 

Lander, the county seat of Fremont Countv, has a fine 
graded school. It has opened the fall term wath a full at- 
tendance of eager pupils. The building itself is a fine 
structure. Built of stone and fitted to grace any town of 
older growth, it was built at a cost of $4,500. Originally 
it consisted of but two departments, but during this fall it 
has been so reconstructed as to admit of three rooms or de- 
partments- -a principal, intermediate, and primary rooms. 
These departments are managed by a board of three com- 
petent and thoroughly able teachers. 

As the school has been lately graded, and a thorough 



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course of study arranged, great results may be looked for. 
The people of the pleasant Lander valley may well 
look with pride upon their educational buildings which give 
promise of so much. Where l)ut a very few years ago the 
Indian chased the buffalo over the length of this fair "valley 
of the Rockies," now pleasant school houses dotted here 
and there are seen. 

The central schools are composed of districts Nos. 2, 
4, 6, 8, 12, i6, 19, 21 and 28, all within a radius of ten miles 
around Lander. These schools are mostly new districts 
with the exception of the first four mentioned, being formed 
within the last four years. All have good comfortable and 
attractive school houses. No. 2 has a fine brick school 
house at a cost of ;|^6io, all furnished with patent seats and 
desks and other modern conveniences. 

The pupils are eager and energetic and will surely 
make their mark. The winter terms have opened in nearly 
all of these schools, or will by the first of November. 

Districts No. 5, 14 and 15 are situated to the south ot , 
Lander. No. 5, near the celebrated oil wells, is situated on 
the Popo Agie River in a very pleasant spot. Nos. 15 and 
14 are situated above and below No. 5, on the same pleas- 
ant stream. Still further to the south, in the heart of the 
grand old mountains within the mining district, nestle the 
pleasant little schools of Atlantic and South Pass, and still 
farther on to the west are the schools of the New Fork dis- 
trict. There are three school districts, Nos. 17, 23 and 24. 
They are in a little world of their own, as one might say, 
surrounded by those tall mountains with their great lakes 
and wonderful mountain streams. 

Still to the extreme southern part of the county, situ- 
ated one at the niouth and one at the head of the Cotton- 
wood stream — a branch of the Sweetwater River — are two 



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small schools. One district, No. 9, has been formed since 
1884 — the other formed but recently. 

The northern schools of the county consist of all the 
districts north of the Indian Reservation line. Embar (dis- 
trict No. 11) is the first school we come to in this direction. 
It is situated on the banks of the Owl Creek, in a pictur- 
esque spot surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, with which 
this stream is lined. The school is small but progressive, 
with an intelligent class of people as patrons. 

Fifty miles farther north we come to the schools of the 
Grey Bull River, which consist of districts No. 3, 18, 25 
and 26. Said schools are dispersed in various places from 
the mouth of Gre}' Bull River to the foothills near its 
source. District No. 25, situated at the mouth of the Grey 
Bull where it empties into the great Big Horn, is a new dis- 
trict of but 2 terms of school with but 8 scholars. No. 26, 
next in order, formed at the town of Otto, is a new district, 
but in a flourishing condition. No. 18, still farther up the 
stream, is a district of older date, with but few scholars but 
a very intelligent class of people. Still fifty miles up the 
stream is the Meeteetse school (district No. 3) which owing 
to the negligence of the inhabitants has not made much 
progress of late years; they have no established school 
house as yet. We expect better results from them this 
coming season. 

Two new districts, formed last year and this — Nos. 27 
and 29 — are situated beyond, on the Stinking Water River. 
No. 27 held their first term this summer. No. 29, at Mar- 
quette, has been but lately formed. Has had no school as 
yet, but will hold school this winter term witii a goodly 
number of pupils. This includes all of the districts of the 
county which are actively engaged in the work of educa- 
tion, there being two districts in which (the inhabitants hav- 
ing deserted) the schools are discontinued. They are re- 



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spectively No. 13 on Beaver Creek and No. 20 on the Big 
Horn River. There is, I am sorry to say, a deserted school 
house on Beaver Creek, but both districts may yet be in a 
flourishing condition at some future day. T think with an 
increased school fund the schools of Fremont County would 
be second to none in this State. The objective point is 
scarcity of school funds, which greatly interferes with the 
length of school terms. 

At no greatly distant day Wyoming may be proud to 
class the schools of Fremont among the first of the State. 
Although the county is but young yet there is great encour- 
agement ahead. For the best interests of the public schools 
of Wyoming, I am 

Most respectfully yours, 

(Mrs.) MARY A. MASON, 

County Superintendent of Schools, 

of Fremont Co., Wyo. 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

In attempting to make out ^ report of the Johnson 
County schools, I am obliged to fall back upon my deep in- 
terest in, and general knowledge of, the educational work 
of the county for the few years past, rather than upon any 
special data which I have at hand. 

As you know, the office of County Superintendent of 
Schools has recently been left vacant by the death of Judge 
N. L. Andrews. For nearly four years he has been con- 
nected with this work, and few people in the State have 
been more interested in everything pertaining to educational 
matters than he has been during his whole residence in Wy- 
oming. During the illness of nearly a year which ended 



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with his death, his interest in the schools never flajjged, and 
almost the last time of his going out of doors was to see the 
children upon "Decoration Day." The schools of our county 
have lost a warm and devoted friend in his removal from 
their midst. 

I find that the eight districts of Johnson County report 
fifteen schools with four hundred pupils enrolled. These 
four hundred pupils doubtless represent a larger number of 
children of school age in the county, since in each of the 
outlying districts there are pupils who cannot attend school 
on account of the distance from their homes to the school 
house. Most of the districts have ver}' good school houses. 
The old New England idea, "First a home, then a school 
house," which for a century and a half has made the New 
England States leaders in the education of American citi- 
zens, seems to have taken root in Wyoming, or at least ip 
Johnson Count}'. Indeed the white painted school house 
itself might be transplanted from our Wyoming count}^ to a 
New England village and seem to belong to its surround- 
ings. 

It has been a pleasure to the Superintendent to find that 
nearly all of the districts are awake to the importance of 
supplving to the pupils the best help possible. No school is 
so small that charts, globes, dictionaries, etc., are not apart 
of its furniture, and our district schools would be all that 
could be desired but for one or two drawbacks that neces- 
sarily belong to a newly settled country. 

Very few schools keep a teacher longer than one 
term, and the terms are very short. The progress made 
b}' pupils during a three months' term under a thorough 
teacher, is almost lost sight of after a nine months' vacation 
when a new teacher comes in who must "beo-in at the be- 



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But the one effectual remedy, under our present district 
school sysiem, is, I think, being applied as fast as possible. 
The districts are seeing the necessity and adopting the plan 
of "direct taxation" to give longer terms of school where 
they cannot be supplied by the general fund. The burden 
that might fall heavily upon the one, falls lightly upon the 
manv, and it is found that money is never better spent than 
in training the young. 

District school terms of six, seven, or eight months are 
taking the place of the three months' term, and the teacher 
has some chance of doings a jjood work and returninir to 
the same place for the next school year. 

The graded work of the Buffalo school is much better 
than ever before. The four departments enroll over two 
hundred pupils in the city schools. The teachers being 
capable, earnest, and enthusiastic, are able to arouse the 
same spirit in their pupils. 

With such teachers and the natural growth of the 
city, even the $20,000 school house, standing in the 
midst of five acres of ground, will soon have to be 
enlarged or supplemented by other buildings, and Buffalo 
may look forward to advancement in every department of 
graded school work. 

Johnson County has probably $30,000 worth of school 
property, and it is to be hoped that the districts that have 
taxed themselves to build school houses will not be unwil- 
ling to continue the good w<n-k in building up the schools 
themselves. No better way of building up good schools 
can be found than by obtaining good teachers, and no dis- 
trict should be satisfied without the very best that can be 
had. The time has gone by when it can be said "anything 
will do for a primary school," and the very best talent is 
demanded for the little children. This is as economical as 
it is wise, for children who are well trained at the beginning 



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will not themselves be satisfied as they pass on to higher 
grades, without a high standard of teaching, and thus each 
grade will be kept up to its best. And is it not a wise 
economy which will enable every child in the State to make 
the most of himself whether his talents be one or many? 
Respectfull}^ submitted, 

MARY S. WATKINS, 

Superintendent, Johnson County. 



LARAMIE COUNTY. 

During the two 3'ears ending September 30lh, 1892, 
seven school houses have been built in Laramie County, 
one ot them, the Cheyenne High School building, at a cost 
06 $41,700.00. The increase in the number of schools has 
been seven, and in the number of pupils two hundred. The 
condition of the school buildings in the different districts is 
as follows: In number one the buildings are convenient, 
comfortable, and are kept in first rate condition and are 
supplied with all the applliances, maps, libraries, etc., essen- 
tial to successful school work. In district number two the 
buildings are in fair condition and are adequate to the 
requirements of the district at the present time. In district 
number three the buildinjjs and schools are in excellent con- 
dition. In district number four the school buildings are in 
fair condition. In district number five the buildings are in 
good condition. From district number six I have received 
no report; the buildings in the district are poor and several 
schools are held in buildings owned by private individuals. 
In district number seven ^ new building has been erected 
during the past year; the other school buildings are in 
poor condition and are inadequate to the needs of the dis- 



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trict. In district number eight the school buildings are in 
poor condition. In district number nine the school build- 
ings are poor and are not sufficient in number. In district 
number eleven there are no buildings belonging to the dis- 
trict, the schools being held in private dwellings. 

MISS ESTELLE REEL, 

County Supt. 



NATRONA COUNTY. 

Biennial School Report for two Years Ending Septem- 
ber ist, 1892: 

Natrona County has six school districts. There are 
nine schools established in the six districts. At close of the 
tirst year, September ist, 1891, the number of pupils en- 
rolled, - - - 130 
The number of pupils enrolled Sept. ist, 1892, 143 
Amount paid teachers 1891, - - $i5537-!?'5 
" " " 1892, - - 1,926.50 
Cost of pupil per month, 1891, - ^ 5.62 
Cost of pupil per month, 1892, - - 3-8o 
Most of the teachers employed have used the new sys- 
tems of education. 

The Kindergarten method is successfully used. 
With the exception of one district, the discipline has 
been excellent. 

Civil government, philosophy, chemistry, bookkeeping, 
language, and the higher mathematics have been taught in 
the schools. Some of the pupils passed 98 per cent, on a 
teacher's examination at the close of the school year. 

The parents and public generally arc interested in the 
schools. Natrona can now supply half her schools with 
home teachers. 

Respectfully submitted, 

CORDELIA M. CHENEY, 

County Superintendent. 



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SHERIDAN COUNTY. 

There are at present twenty-one districts in Sheridan 
County, District No. 13 having" been annulled. 

District No. i. The original hrst formed district in- 
cludes the village of Big Horn and vicinity. The village 
school has two departments, primary and grammar. There 
are other outlvinij schools. 

District No. 2, recently cut off from the Sheridan dis- 
trict, is situated in the valley of Big Goose Creek. This 
district has one school and a comfortable school house. 

District No. 3 is in the southern part of the county. 
Its one school is located near the mouth of ihe Big Pinev 
Canon, among picturesque surroundings. 

District No. 4 includes the valley of Columbus Creek. 
It has one school. Its sessions are held in a primitive log 
school house, one of the very few yet remaining in the 
country. 

District No. 5 comprises the village of Dayton and its 
immediate vicinitv. It has one ur^graded school. 

District No. 6 is situated upon Beaver Creek. It has 
one small school. 

District No. 7 includes Sheridan and immediate vicin- 
ity. This district has a town school of four departments: 
First Primary, Second Primary, Grammar School and High 
School. The schools are under the efficient management 
of the Principal, Prof. B. F. Ogden. The synthetic method 
is being successfully taught in the primary departments. 
District No. 7 has lately erected a commodious brick school 
house from which float the Stars and Stripes, a banner 
presented to the district by the Woman's Relief Corps. 

District No. 8 includes the valleys of Soldier Creek 
and Wolf Creek. It has tw^o schools. 

District No. 9 includes the small village of Beckton and 
vicinity. This district has one school. 

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northern part of the county. There is one school in the 
district. The old \o'g school house was last year replaced 
by a convenient frame building. 

District No. ii, recently cut off from the Sheridan 
district, lies upon both Prairie Dog Creek and Cat Creek 
It has two schools. 

District No. 12 is situated in the extreme northern part 
of the county upon Pass Creek. This district has one 
school. 

District No. 14 is situated in the southern part of the 
county. It has one large, ungraded school. 

District No. 15 has this one peculiarity of lying "Over 
the Range" from the other districts of the county. It has 
one small school. 

District No. 16 is found in the valley of Lower Tongue 
River. This district has two schools. 

District Nq. 17 is in the northern part of the county, 
and has one school. 

District No. 18, recently cut off from District No, i, 
has one school. 

District No. 19, in the extreme northern part of the 
county, was recently cut off from District No. 12. It has 
one school. 

District No. 20, cut off from No. 12, has one school. 

District No. 21, in the eastern part of the county, of 
recent formation, has one school. 

District No. 22, in southeastern part of the county, has 

one school. 

MRb>. S. MINNIE PAXTON, 

County Superintendent. 



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SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

District No. i, situate at Point of Rocks, fort}' miles 
east of county seat. No school here at present for lack of 
sufficient children of school age. 

District No. 2, situate at Green River, the county seat, 
has a $5,000.00 frame school building. Only three of the 
six rooms are used at present. Three teachers are em- 
ployed at salaries of $65.00 to $85.00 per month. One 
hundred and fift^'-eight pupils are enrolled, including an 
accredited high school. School 3'ear of ten months. 

. District No. 3, situate 65 miles east of the countv seat, 
is a smull country school held in the upper room of a section 
house; eight pupils enrolled and the common branches 
taught. 

District No. 4, situate at Rock Springs, 15 miles east of 
the county seat, has a fine stone school house costing $20,- 
000.00; two stories and basement containing eight rooms, 
principal's office, two play rooms, store room and janitor's 
dwelling house. It is heated by steam. Eight teachei's 
are employed, with salaries of $60.00 per month for prim- 
ary and intermediate teachers, $70.00 for assistant principal 
and $125 per month for principal. Six hundred and twentv- 
eight pupils are enrolled, including the high school. There 
is also a private night school here, with an enrollment of 
twenty-four to fifty, most of whom are boys from fourteem 
to twenty years of age, who are obliged to work during 
the day. 

District No. 5, at Burnt Fork, about 65 miles south- 
west of the county seat, is a typical country school avith the 
log school house of our fathers, has an enrollment of twenty 
pupils from * six to twent}- years of age. The common 
branches are taught. 

District No. 6, at Granger, about thirty-live miles west 
of the county seat, is without a school building, but school 
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District No. 7^ at Vermillion. There is a small school 
held in a spare room of a ranch; eight scholars, and the 
common branches are taught. 

District No. 8, at Henry's Fork, about forty-five miles 
south of county seat. This district owns two log school 
houses; has nine pupils. The common branches are taught. 
Term, about four and one-half months. 

District No. 9, at Hopkins', a new mining camp about 
three miles south of Rock Springs, is without a school 
house, but the Sweetwater Coal Company kindly donated 
the use of a vacant office, which makes a very pleasant 
school room. Twenty- four pupils are enrolled; the com- 
mon branches taught; had school of nine months last year. 
MRS. SARAH SHEDDEN, 

County Superintendent. 



UINTA COUNTY. 

The thirty-four school districts of Uinta Count}^ are 
scattered over a tract of country extending one hundred and 
fifty miles from north to south and about seventy-five miles 
from east to west. Many of them are situated at a distance 
from any hne of railroad, and reached only by long stage 
rides over the mountains. 

Evanston, the largest of the districts, has a fine brick 
school building, with well graded schools, reaching in the 
upper rooms a high school grade, where pupils are pre- 
pared for entering the Wyoming Universit}', making it an 
accredited high school. 

The Principal, Prof, J. B. Logue, is a very pleasant 
gentleman, as well as a successful teacher. He has nine 
assistant teachers in the different departments^ and the 
number of pupils enrolled is over six hundred. 



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The Almy district is located in a coal mining region, 
and is the second largest in the county, having an enroll- 
ment of five hundred and ninety pupils, and employing a 
corps of seven teachers. There are Principals at two dif- 
ferent points, Messrs. Wm. Beveridge and E. Stevenson, 
both teachers of ability and experience, and the schools 
under their charge are in a prosperous condition. , 

Afton and neighboring districts, (often called Star 
Valley,) although situated in a remote part of the county, 
are much interested in the cause of education, and their 
schools and teachers would be a credit to any section. They 
employ about ten teachers, and enroll about five hundred 
pupils. 

There are also large and flourishing schools at Coke- 
ville. Piedmont and Big Pine}'. At the latter of these 
places, a ranching neighborhood, the pupils are so scattered 
that they attend school on horseback, often coming a dis- 
tance of six or eight miles. It is a sight both novel and 
pleasant to see them dashing up, full of life and enthusiasm, 
and it is much to their credit, that no school in the county 
reports a better attendance than theirs. 

Man}^ other schools though smaller are no less inter- 
ested and flourishing, and children often come long dis- 
tances braving difficulties, of which those in thickly settled 
communities bave no conception. 

Over fifty teachers are employed in the county, there 
being about an equal number of ladies and gentlemen. 
Salaries range from $45 to $50 in district schools, from $65 
to $75 in larger places. Number of pupils enrolled is a bout 
two thousand, a larger number than in any other county of 
the State, according to the last annual report. 

The people of Uinta county have reason to be pleased 
with the progress already made in educational matters, and 
if the interest thus far shown is continued and the appro- 
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when the children of Uinta county will have advantages 
second to none, even in this land, where the importance of 
education and the advancement of its interests have always 
had a first place in the hearts. of the citizens. 

MISS E. F. STRONG, 

County Supt. Schools. 



WESTON COUNTY. 



In compliance with your request, I write 3^ou a brief 
description of the schools of Weston County. You will no 
doubt remember that two years ago we had but one school 
in Weston County, that in Newcastle, with an enrollment 
of about sixty pupils, and employed but one teacher. We 
now have in the public school, Newcastle, an enrollment of 
one hundred and twenty-six, divided into three grades, with 
Prof. A. L. Putnam, of St. Paul, as Principal,, Miss E. C. 
Patterson and Miss Eva Ogden, assistants. 

On a slight eminence overlooking the cit}' of New- 
castle has been erected a magnificent school building, at a 
cost of $10,000.00. The building is of brick and our native 
white sandstone, planned by Conver & Porter, architects of 
Madison, Wis. It is beautifully finished and furnished, 
thoroughly ventilated, and heated by the Ruttan system. 
Of her school and school building Newcastle is justly proud. 

The first school in Cambria was opened in March, 
1 89 1, with an enrollment of thirty pupils. We now have 
in the same school an enrolhnent of about seventy-five, have 
nine months' school, and employ two teachers: Miss Luella 
Roadifer, Principal; Miss Laura Cla}-, assistant. At Cam- 
bria, has just been completed a new school building, at a 
cost of $2,500.00, which is well finished and furnished. 

At the Beaver Creek, Briar Hill and Giipton schools 
we have six months' school during the year, and about 



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November ist we will open a school at Merino, with an 
enrollment of fifteen pupils. 

Though our schools are few and the enrollment com- 
paratively small, I doubt if any county in Wyoming can 
show a greater rate of increase during the two years just 
past. 

Our motto for the schools of Weston County is: "Not 
the largest, but the best." 

Very respectfully, 

MRS. J. L. BAIRD, 

Supt. of Weston County. 
October 15, 1892. 



CONCLUSION. 

I have endeavored in the foregoing pages to give the 
public a correct impression of the condition of the public 
schools of the State. In comparison with the older States 
which have a larger population not so widely scattered, 
Wyoming has made great progress in school matters. We 
have some of the best methods of school instruction now 
known in operation, and have also to contend with difficul- 
ties incident to early settlement. The apathy and inatten- 
tion of some of the district school officers, while but a small 
fraction of the entire number, yet is enough to perceptibly 
interfere with the perfect operation of a school system. 
Should the Legislature appoint a commission to prepare a 
new school law, many interests are to be recognized and 
the utmost simplicity and directness of the law is essential. 
Many educators try to do too much, others are too con- 
servative. Some of the educational ideas receiving atten- 
tion include public manual training schools, a public kin- 
dergarten with incidental implements and devices. It seems 



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most important that the public schools should not under- 
take too much but rather try to do a few things well. Text 
■books are being improved daily, and all methods of a pro- 
gressive nature should be carefully considered, and when 
deemed practical, should be promptly adopted. There is, 
however, nothing that can take the place of hard and earnest 
study on the part of the pupils of the schools and the road 
to knowledge is as full of labor for this generation as it has 
been in the past; while the facilities are greater the multi- 
plicity of things to be learned has, if anything, increased 
the scholar's difficulties. 

Respectfully submitted, 

STEPHEN T. FARWELL, 

Supt. of Public Instruction. 



STATE or WYO/niNG. 



County Superiiiteiuleiits of Schools. 
1893-4:. 



County. Superintendent. County Seat- 

Albany Mrs. Sarah Pease ..Laramie. 

Carbon Mrs. Mary L. Jennings Rawlins. 

Converse Mrs. M.J. Goodwin Douglas. 

Crook Miss Barbara Gunn Sundance. 

Fremont Mrs. Stella C. Kirwin Lander. 

Johnson Miss Mary S. Watkins Buffalo. 

Laramie Miss Estelle Reel .Cheyenne. 

Natrona Mrs. Florence Kennedy Casper. 

Sheridan ...Miss Bernice Kyle Sheridan. 

Sweetwater Mary A. Clark Green River. 

Uinta - Mrs. J. M Young Evanston. 

Weston Mrs. Mollie Baird Newcastle. 



Term of Office of Each Expires January ist, 1S95. 



SCHOOL LAWS OF 1888. 

CHAPTER THREE. 

Miscellaneous Provisions. 

Section 2. Neither the territorial superintendent or any person in 
his office, nor any county superintendent, nor school district officer, nor 
any officer or teacher connected with any public school, shall act as agent 
or solicitor for the sale of any school books, maps, charts, school library 
books, school furniture, apparatus or stationary, or furnish any assistance 
to, or receive any reward therefor, from any author, publisher, bookseller 
or dealer doing the same. Every person violating this section shall forfeit 
not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, for each offense 
and be liable to removal from office therefor. 

Approved March 9th, 188S. 

Published by order of the Superintendent of Public Instruction^ March 
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Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 15th, 1894. ) 

To His Excellency, the Governor, 

and the State Legislature: 

As required by the provisions of Ciiap. 5, Sec. i. Laws of 
1890, I have the honor to submit herewith my biennial report of 
the condition of the public schools of this State. The statistics 
published herein for the ^^ears 1893 and 1894 '^'"^ more complete 
than have been heretofore secured. 

I desire particularly to invite attention to the recommenda- 
tions made in the preceding biennial report of this office relative 
to census of children of sclwol age and provision for the distribu- 
tion of the Common Sc/wol Land Income Fund. 

This fund on September 30th of this year amounted to 
$24,602.63, which sum will be available for the use of the sev- 
eral counties as soon as necessary legislation can be secured. 
M}' recommendations in that report as \o free text-books are re- 
newed this year for the reasons therein stated. 

The appointment of a school I azv Commission is again urgent- 
ly recommended. 

This Commission, it is suggested, should be composed of 
not less than five persons competent and experienced in educa- 
tional matters. Their duties would be, first, to examine carefully 
the school systems of the other States, and possibly to extend 
their examination also to the methods now adopted in German}-, 
France and En^iland. The result of this research should be to 



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create a system of education adapted to the present and suitable 
for the future needs of the State. 

The school laws presented for the consideration of the First 
and Second State Legislatures failed to pass. The appointment 
of a Commission to carefully prepare a law for presentation to 
the Legislature two years hence is in my opinion very necessary, 
and appears to be the most suitable means of securing appropri- 
ate legislation which will lay a foundation for the future excel- 
lence of our common schools. 

In relinquishing the office of State Supenntendent, I desire 
to say that my duties as Superintendent have been very materi- 
ally increased by the additional duties imposed upon me as Reg- 
ister of the State Land Board. It has been a false economy to 
combine these two offices, and at the earliest possible date the 
State Land Office should be independently established. 

In securing statistics of the schools from the various coun- 
ties new forms have been prepared, by which it is for the first 
time ascertained how much money is expended in the entire 
State for school purposes, with statement in detail showing ihe 
objects for which expenditures are made. In the year 1893 the 
entire cost of school-houses in Wyoming was reported as $380,- 
473.86, with a bonded indebtedness of school districts amounting 
to $192,707.58, and a total of 9,933 pupils enrolled. The total 
annual expenditure for the common schools was $197,151.86 for 
that year. During the year 1894, there is a slight increase in 
bonded indebtedness and the total school expenditures are $215,- 
479.64, with an enrolment of 10,310 pupils. Uinta County has 
the largest number of scholars, 2,131, accommodated in 34 
school-buildings. Crook County, with 35 school-buildings, re- 
ports 550 pupils. 

I am exceedingly obliged to the County Superintendents, 
one and all, who have patiently assisted me in securing official in- 
formation which has often entailed much correspondence on their 
part. The present general law requiring the biennial report of 
this office to be made on November ist, of business to include 
September 30th, does not give the County Superintendents time 



Superintendenl Public Instriiclk n. j 

in which to ^ttt reports from the district clerks, as provided by 
law, and forward a correct compilation of them to this office by 
November ist. Hence preparation of this report has been un- 
avoidably delayed. 

I would suggest December loth as a more convenient date 
and one that will answer equally well for the purpose of furnish- 
ing the information required b}' the Governor and the Legisla- 
ture. 

As frequent reference is necessary to the opinions of the At- 
torney General on various questions that have arisen in this office 
I publish herewith all such opinions relating to school matters as 
have been received during my term of office, believing they will 
be valuable for convenient reference. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING. 

The annual catalogue issued by the State University is ver}'^ 
complete for the current year. This institution is intended to 
provide the commencement of a higlier education, continuous 
and extending from the courses as taucjht in the Higrh Schools of 
the State. 

Graduates from the accredited High Schools at Cheyenne, 
Evanston, Laramie, Rawlins and Rock Springs are admitted 
without examination to the freshman class of the Collecre of Lib- 
eral Arts and also into the first class of all technical schools at 
the University. 

The catalogue of the University will be sent gratuitously, 
postage paid, to all who apply for it. 

The following memorandum of the results attained at the 
meeting of the County and City Superintendents in July, 1803, 
for the adoption of text-books under the present law, was pub- 
lished in leaflet form and is included in this report for the inform- 
ation of all interested. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 



EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT. 



TEXT-BOOKS. 



As required by Section 3 of Chapter 4 of an act known as 
Chapter 72 of the Session Laws of the year 1888, a meeting of 
the County and City Superintendents of Schools, called by the 
State Superintendent for the adoption of text-books, was held at 
the Capitol Building, Cheyenne, July 12, 1893. 

The following text-books were adopted. 

Publications of the American Book Company, 
new york chicago. 



Barnes' New National ist Reader 

4t li a 2d " - 

« « a ^th " 

" « u ^th " 

Barnes' Elementarj'- Geography 

" Complete " _ _ 

Barnes' Brief History of the United States 
Long's New Language Exercises, Part i 

(( (( (( a " 2 ' 

Steele's Hygienic Physiology 
Pathfinder Physiologies No. i. Child's Health 
Primer _ . - - 



ExcliaiiEe 


Introdncll'ii 


Price, 


Price, 


$ .12 


$ .20 




21 


•35 




30 


•50 




42 


.70 




54 


.90 




33 


•55 




75 


1.25 




60 


1. 00 




12 


.20 




15 


-25 




60 


1. 00 




.18 


.30 



Superintendent Piihlic Instruction. 



American Book Company — Contimied. 

Pathfinder Physiologies No. 2, Young People's 
Townsend's Shorter Course in Civil Government 
Harper's Penmanship, Primary Course, Nos. i 

to 7 - - - 'per doz. 

Harper's Penmanship, Grammar Course, Nos. i 

to 8 - - - per doz. 



Publications of Sheldon & Company, 
new york — chicago. 

Hunt & Gourley's Modern Spelling Book 
Sheldon's Elementary Arithmetic 

" Complete " 

Stoddard's New Intellectual Arithmetic - 



Publications of Maynard, Merrill & Co., 

NEW YORK CHICAGO. 

Reed & Kellogg's Graded Lessons in English 

" " Higher " " " 

Reed's Introductory Language - 



Publications of The Prang Educational Co., 

CHICAGO. 

Prang's Drawing, Shorter Course, Nos. i to 5 
" " Complete " " i to 6 

« « " " '• 7 to 10 



Exchange 
Price, 


Introduct'n 
Price. 


? .30 


$.50 


•43 


.72 




.80 




I.O§ 


.10 


.20 


.20 
•35 


.40 
.67 


.20 


•35 


.20 
•30 


.40 
.60 


•25 


.40 


■per doz 


1.80 




1.20 


i.i. 


2.40 



On motion the selection of books for Hicrh Schools was left 
to the various School Boards. 

The following resolutions were adopted : 

Whereas, In order to secure the best results in teaching 
it is often necessary to supplement the work outlined in the reg- 
ular text-book, therefore 

Resolved: i. That we heartily approve the action of 



8 Superintendent Public Instruction. 

school officers in furnishing supplementary work for teachers 
and pupils. 

2. That we earnestly recommend that the various District 
Boards furnish a still more liberal supply of supplementary mat- 
ter along the hnes of science, history, literature and geography 
whenever in their judgment the interest of the schools demands 
it. 

On motion a vote of thanks was offered the Chairman^ 
Mrs. M. J. Goodwin, and F. W. Lee, Secretary. 

When the meeting adjourned. 

S. T. FARWELL, 

Superintendent. 
Cheyeinne, Wyo., July 20th, 1893. 



PLII3LIC SCHOOLS OF WVOMIXO 

Kor the Year ending September SOth, 1883. 



Albany ... 
Carbon .... 
Converse. 

Crook 

Irt-mont . 
lohnson... 
Laramie.. 
Natrona... 

Sweetwnti 
Sheridan . 



Laramie... 
Rawlins... 
Douglas... 

Sundance 
Lander — 

Buffalo 

Cheyenne 
Casper 

Green Riv 



. Sarah W. Peas. 
■J? 



Mary 
.M./. 






Lusk.. 



s Barbara Gunn 

i. Slclla C. Ker«in.... 
« MarvS. Watkins... 

s Estcile Reel „ 

:. Florence Kennedy, 
Frecland 

i. Marv A. Clark 

s Bcrniec G. Kyle 

.M.J. Young I 3 

,. J. L. Baird : 



























































■JJ 


fi 


o 





z. 


A 



Pupils 
Enrolled. 



lotals I190381 2+75,101 4,8329,933 



.1851 



145,168 
95.'94 



33.863 
37-35 



■ S7.196 

10,867 

87-735; 2 
45.0521 
164,6881 
2i.S79| 

886,129196 



2,872 
4.407 



2,29' 
3.033 
2,640 
1,367 



1 = * 



60.S0 

67.77 

4739 
4933 
47.28 
6541 
.38.00 

500Q 
105.00 

63-75 
63 So 
76.66 



47- 85 
50.77 



60.00! 3.46 
60.20; 4.79 

5r-.59 3-63 



5' bs 
49.96 



.59.684.C 



21,865. 
11,050 
8,100 
24,623, 
148,35800 



'3-691192,707. 58'38o ,473.86 



Compiled from Reports of County Superintcndent.s. 



SCHOOL FUNDS 

On Mond tmd RECKIVED cUiring Year ending September 30tlT, ISSy. 







^ 


















































■3 . 


c ^ 


■= w 




h » 


-13 




,; 


S 








CorNTiiii.. 


! ^ 
11 


1 
£6 


-a 
I i 


c 


8 '^ 


1" 


C u 

1 is 


g 


^ c — 


1 


_ 8 
j= 


s 




CO 




u* 


H 




tn 




OT 


a, 


- 




^ 


.Mbanv 


$ ■,032.03 


$ 10.251.19 


$ 92-13 


$ 


$ 17,069.24 


$ 


$ 8,18207 


* 


% 


$ 


* 


$ 36,626 66 


C.irhon . 


4.242.94 


9.999-'8 






8-.564-3" 




152 00 










22.9.58 .53 


h: 


■ ■7-2 .5S 


3.4>)o.4y 






4.S8063 
7,094.36 


1,000.00 


3,012.I2 


5.0,. 








10,392.75 
■ 3.312.23 


/"'■■""" 


;,p.-g5 


3,903.7.. 
■5,770.84 






3,381.34 














8,386.89 




.6,841. ,4, 






30,723-90 


2,,500.00 


1,20.3.21 










67,039.09 


.Natrona 


'•304-73 








682.05 














3,352.88 


.Sweetwater. 1 
.Sheridan 


5..503-7o| 

1,810.751 


7,706.24 
5.09558 






3,553.93 
535-33 


4,.5oo.oo 








1.00 




16,76387 




■48 33 


774.86 


.70 


100.50 


10,230.82 
7,062 26 


25-25 


1.991 76 




3000 


75.00 


1000 




Weston ' 


27,>4"-7f> 
7.985-45 


TotaU...,i 

I 


.?9.2 12.53 


76,866,62 


125.6S 1 


100.50 


95,185-62 


8,025.25 


14.541-16 


5.00 


30.00 


S6.00 


1000 


234.1SS..36 



Compiled from Reports of County Superinteiident.s. 



SCHOOL FUNDS 

DISBI:RSED and Reiinaining on Hand for Year ending September SOth 1893. 



.Mbanv 

Carbon .. ,. 
Converse. 

Crook .. 

Fremont . 
*J<.hnson . 



Natrona 

.Sweetwater. 



Totals.. 



$ 28,701.79 
13,168.28 
6,,594-oo 
5..595-32 
4,607.80 
S,,540.23 

33.940.34 
2.C08.45 
8,184.80 
7.055-80 

17,618.93 
4.21.S.S3 



'37.23>-57 



1,208.53 
2,3.38.20 
109.40 
246.55 
195.40 
162.05 
497-63 

1,.547-oS 

1,69723 

85846 

30.29 



* 1,860.42 

22500 
'.< 39-32 
299.00 
539-10 
10,589.21 
22090 

40000 

2,416.07 



175.00 

lS2tjS 

833-55 
161.51 
754-25 
130.02 
399.77 

629.20 

36367 

1,268.00 

301. 58 



6.90 



$ .500 oof $ 



3,460.00 



11.40 



31 5.00 
279.56 



$1,485.. 



2,71879 



■ 49 78 



387. 
■ .264.73 

443-43 
1,070.1 

1,808.96 
893.90 



T I K - r^ 8,8^.82, 18,201.56 5.199.53I 163..5I 7.5 gg ,600^ 

is noTindute°?ofroi,;' T^M . ; "T"' """ *''r°° '■" ^'"emption of bonds for School District N 
D"st.-ic" Treasu'er" ■" ' ' '■■^P'"""!, the result of reports ,„ade bv the School District Clerk 

Compiled from Reports of County Superintendents. 



,921.26 

.4^9-l4 
29454 
8S7.41 
68010 
432 62 



* .36,62666 
22,9.58.53 
<o, 392.75 

13.31223 
8.275.59 
8,386.89 
67,039.09 
3.352.S8 
16,763-87 
11,952.66 
27.^4".76 
7.98545 



>.S3o.83 5,770.07 36,926.50 234,188,36 
was p.iid by County Treasurer and 
of money received and disbursed bv 



PUBLIC SCHOOLS 0¥^ WYOMING 

Kor the Year ending September 30th. 1894. 



Pupil. 
Enrolled. 



























"^ 


z S 


s 




< 




? 
































3 


a 


fc 


g 


z 


" 




•~ 


















^ " 


C.S 














;,'s 


s<5 




Kg 






^n 


|« 






»6. 


« c4 














< 


° 



Albaiiv ... 
Carbon — 

Kroinont . 
John.on... 



Sweetwater. 

Sheridan 

Uiiila . — 

Weston 



Larainif 
Rawlins 
Dnuglai 

Sundan< 
Lander 
Diiffalo . 



Shcrid.in ., 
Evnnston . 
Newcastle 



. Mary 1 
.M./.( 



. Sarah W. Pease 

Jenning.. 
. Goodwin, 

Lusk... 

s Barbara Gunn 

'.. Stella C. Ker«in... 
» Marv S. VVatkins._ 

& Estcile Reel 

I. Florence Kennedy 

Frceland 

:. Marv A. Clark. 

» Eflie' Benjamin. 

.M.J. Young 

. J. L. Baird 



2S; 4** 23 
27 39 



S40 



SS' 



152.3S0 
104,829!! 

3.';-7'7" 
33.092 
3.';.493 ■ 

3S.06S 

I95,6j6 4 



43| 48 3. 195 
i» 38 3.037 



870.00 »5i.73l*4 16 

68.00, si.isi 3.67 



24' 38' 



i;6 3,530 
1.913 '<H.'54 3 

739 6o.9'>i - 

64,473 

24,091 



2,854 
4,247 



3.663 
919 



46.76 
4546 
S430 



52.50 
87.00 
58.33 
4S.79 



4".96; 3.2 

41.83! 2.8 

52.10 4.76 

56.46 4.86 

57.06 3.56 



40.1 



840.644.00 
38.97- 



1 1 ,050 

8,350 c 

24,400.1 

I4$,627c 



58.500.C 



,457.42 
24.60000 25,^00. 
5.>23..58| "t 
zs.coo.oo 37.262.80 
lo.ooo.ool 13,500. 



Totals |2oi 379 257 5,339 4,971 10310 942,41 1I96 31 1!407[ 38,3991*66.70 *49.i5 *3.S" 8'99,223 .58 $381,914.22! 3,528 

^ Not reported 



Compiled from Reports of Count}- Superintendents. 



SCHOOL FUNDS 

On ri;iiid ,-irid RECEIVED dt.iring Year ending Septenmber 30th, 1SG4. 



VVeslon 

Totals 



1.921.26 

2,419.14 

J 'i.-i;4 Si, 

} *fi'.33l 

( 16.S87.41 

) *>7.9S| 

t 557 60 

4,43262 

I S25.03 

3.24421 

'27.78 



4,o;8.i9 
6,648.01 

3917.60 

20,207 30 
1,638.60 
9.037.7 
3.000.01 

11,297 60 
984.23 



Not pi 



I 35.S96.53I 85,901.07 

,. reported in reports of last ve 
•f One di'strict in Natrona County not i 



$ lB,u6.22 
9,2*77 

5,2.«.04 

9.'7».i5 



28,463.86 
2.734. '7 
i,>9i.9S 
8,233.61 

12,057,87 
6.59345 



3,180.40 



108,079 26[ 5,648.00 
avment of bonds and 
■e' tills vear less than 



!04.25 331.33 I 535.00 

terest. X Sheridan County 

as reported last year as reinaini 



978.80 
1,650.16 



$30,412.87 
23,898.19 
12.12399 
l6,7757''> 
11,945.9s 



68,5,r;9.52 
4.93''.,37 
14,842.29 
12,058.64 
26,703.9s 
7,7.^0.46 
240,023.18 
plete. 



Compiled from Reports of County Superintendents. 



SCHOOL FUNDS 

UISBURSEU and Ren^iaining on Hand for Vear ending Septei^-iV>er 30tl> 18f)4. 



COI-NTIKS. 


A 


1 
2 I 

11 


^ 3 
1 § 


School Apparatus. 


School Books. 


— -0 *' 


S 
.S H t 




1 


Cash Remaining, 
Sept. .30, 1S94. 


f2 


Albany 


$ 20,181,31 


* 2,195.52 


* 131.55 


$ 2,055.98 


$ 


$ 5846 


$ 


$,(,02695 


$1,250.95 


$ 1.512.15 


$3041287 


Carbon 


13,840.30 


8.5489 


61706 


444.85 


56.59 


1,980.40! 1.. 352 00 


2,288.04 




2,464.06 


23,898 19 


Conver-i 


6,797.15 


37992 


2S700 


'92 25 




l»40o.oo 


2.360.0,, 




707.67 




12,123.99 


Crook 


9,141.96 


313.90 


3.08300 


197.78 


35.60 1:6.32 


\ 1,128,97 
) 1.037.19 




339.38 


1,381.66 


16,775.76 


FrC'nont 


6,442x>a 


153.40 




191. 28 


35.7S 




J 31.1.32 
! '27-5<' 


661.72 


3,739.23 


11,945.98 


Johnson 

Lar.iinie 


5.604.91 


71247 


47050 


43798 


320.00 


I.OtXJ.CO 




704.61 


780.60 


10,031.13 


37,316.7; 


2,003.4; 


5.415.2; 


1.994.5; 


2O.0O } 148.55 




















) 3.46000^ 3.429.34 


7,687.47 


1 20.00 


6,964.15 


68,569.52 


Natrona 


2,089.11 


1.652.4; 




4800 


9'.6;, ! 




323.86 


725.30 


4.930 37 


SMCCtw.iter 


8,280.00 


1.83400 




4 ■7.7; 




296.00 


2,038.2s 




1,976.31 


14.842.29 


Sheridni 


8,770.16 


155.86 


171.18 


24785 




3'S.oo, 




1,1287; 


1,269.83 


1 2.058.64 


L'inta 


16,724.66 


1,040.42 


1.152.20 


S92.05 


160.50 


19857 i.99'.76 


S37 45 


158.27 


3.548.10 
182.16 


26,703.98 


Weston 


4.787.16 


146.35 




8100 


lo.6a 


277.73! 


2.255.46 




7,740.46 


Totals — 


'39.975 51 


11,442.63 


11.608.54 


7.201.32 


410.67 


8.57'04 


12.299.26 


'8,57544 


5.395.23 


24.54354 


240,023.18 



Compiled from Reports of County Superintendents. 



Supcrintcndoil Public Instruction, g 

The annual reports received this year from the County Sup- 
erintendents show that a general interest is felt in the success of 
the schools throughout the State. The conditions incident to 
early settlement in the districts outside of the cities and towns, 
where pupils have long distances to go, are difficult to overcome 
and in these sparsely settled districts it is also the most trouhle to 
secure prompt annual reports from the District Clerks. As the 
State becomes more populous these difficulties will disappear. 

Numerous applications have been received by me to grant 
State certificates to teachers, this being permitted by Section 
3908 of the Revised Statutes, 1887; however, as the statutes also 
provide that the County Superintendents shall examine every 
person offering himself or herself as a teacher of public schools, 
and if in their opinion such person is qualified to teach shall give 
a certificate authorizing them to teach in the schools of that 
County, It has been my decision that, as this duty was mandatory 
upon them as County Superintendents, any certificate issued by 
this office would be superfluous and possibly conflicting, therefore 
no State certificates have been issued during my term of office. 

Miss Estelle Reel, of Cheyenne, State Superintendent-elect, 
will assume the duties of this office for the term of four yeai-s 
commencing January yih next. 

A list is herewith appended of the (bounty Superintendents 
elect for the two years commencing January ist, 1895. 

The foregoing report is respectfully submitted. 

STEPHEN f. FARWELL, 

Supt. of Public Instruction. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 



County Superintendents of Scliools. 
1895=6. 



County. Superintendent. Postoffice Address. 

Albany Mrs. Sarah W. Pease Laramie. 

Carbon Miss Gertrude M. Huntington Saratoga. 

Converse - —.Charles A. Sherman Manviile. 

(3i-ook - Loren D. Bailey Hulett. 

Fremont - Mrs. Mary A. Mann Milford. 

Johnson Miss Mary S. Watkins Buffalo. 

Laramie - Mrs. Elizabeth Hawes ......Cheyenne. 

Natrona - Miss W. M< Clark Casper. 

Sheridan - ....Miss Effie Benjamin Sheridan, 

Sweetwater ..Mrs. Mary A. Clark — Rock Springs, 

Uinta ^ Mrs. Mary J. Young Evanston. 

Weston .Miss Emma C, Patterson.. Newcastle. 



Term of Office of each e.\pires January ist, 1897. 



SCHOOL LAWS OF 1S88, 

CHAPTER THREE, 

Miscellaneous Provisions. 

Section i. Neither the Territorial Superintendent or any person in his 
office, nor any County Superintendest, nor school district officer, nor any officer 
or teacher connected with any public school, shall act as agent or solicitor for 
the sale of any school books, maps, charts, school library books, school furniture, 
apparatus or stationer}-, or furnish any assistance to, or receive any re^vard there- 
for from, any author, publisher, bookseller or dealer doing the same. Every 
person violating this section shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than two 
hundred dollars for each offense and shall be liable to removal from office 
therefor. 

Approved March 9, 1S88. 



APPENDIX. 



Decisions of Hon. Charles N. Potter, Attorney General, re- 
latint^ to the common schools. 

Pages 13 to 16 x\pportionment and application of County School 
Funds. 
" 17 " 18 Public Schools — How number in District is de- 
termined — Apportionment of Funds — Legal 
holidays. 

18 " 19 School district "elections. 

19 " 22 Schools in newly organized school districts — Re- 
ports of district clerks. 

22 " 23 Disbanding and re-organizing school districts. 

23 " 26 School directors. 
26 " 29 School districts. 
29 " 32 Relating to funds realized from lease of school 

lands. 
32 " 36 Adoption of text books. 
36 " 39 School directors. 

39 " 40 New school districts — As to disposition of funds 
when district has been divided. 

40 " 42 Adoption of text books. 
42 " 45 Apportionment of school funds. 
45 " 47 Relating to attendance of children from outside 

school districts. 
47 " 49 Fuel for school. 
50 " 52 Changing district boundaries and disposition of 

funds or other property. 



OPINIONS. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

Apportionment and Application of County School Fund. 

April 13th, 1891. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

You have handed me a communication addressed to you, 
from Mary Wright, County Superintendent of Schools of Albany 
County, requesting my opinion upon certain questions therein 
propounded to you. 

The County Superintendent states that she had been in- 
formed by a former superintendent, that the apportionment of the 
public school funds made to the various districts in the county, 
on the first Monday in December, is to pay for the schools held 
after the making of the reports of the district clerks furnished on 
the first Monday in September; and that a new district has been 
formed in said county, and the inquiry presented is, how is the 
new district to pay for the schools held therein prior lo the first 
Monday in September, following its organization? I assume 
that the new district was formed after the apportionment made in 
December. 



//f Superintendent Public Instruction. 

Section 3957, of the Revised Statutes, requires district clerks 
to furnish reports on the first Monday in September, for the year 
past, tlien ending. 

Section 3914, of the Revised Statutes, as amended by Chap- 
ter 67, of the Session Laws of 1890, (page 141), requires that 
the County Superintendent shall on the first Monday in Decem- 
ber, annually portion the county school tax and all the money in 
the county treasury belonging to the covmty school fund in the 
manner therein pointed out, viz: one hundred and fifty dollars to 
each district wherein there are eight or more scholars of school 
age, and all remaining money to be apportioned to each district 
pro rata, according to the number of pupils in attendance at the 
schools of the districts as reported by the district clerks (obvious- 
ly by the September reports). A supplementary apportionment 
mav be made thereafter and prior to the first day of June, which 
shall be made pro rata, as aforesaid, based upon the last annual 
reports of the district clerks. The provision tor a supplementary 
apportionment is evidently intended to cover any moneys which 
ma}' have come into the county school fund by reason of the col- 
lection of delinquent taxes, fines and penalties, after the regular, 
apportionment shall have been made. 

Provision is made by Section 3927, of the Revised Statutes, 
which remains in this particular the same after amendment in 
1888, (Laws 1888, page 163), for supplying any deficiency in 
the teachers' fund by a vote of money at district meetings for 
that purpose, to be raised by a special tax upon property within 
the district. 

The County School Fund — so-called — goes to the teachers' 
fund of the districts. 

Answering the inquiry submitted, it is m}' opinion that the 
new district cannot receive any of the county school fund until 
the next regular apportionment. At the annual meeting it may 
vote a sum of money to supply deficiency in the teachers' fund, 
and in so doing, may take into consideration the probable 
amount which may be apportioned to it at the next apportion- 



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ment. The apportionment seems to be based entirely upon the 
number of scholars in attendance during the previous year, and 
upon such attendance and that onh- depends the right of the dis- 
tricts to the county school fund. No provision seems to have 
been made by statute for a division of moneys upon a division of 
districts. 

I cannot agree with the statement that the mone}^ appor- 
tioned to a district out of the county school fund can only be used 
to defray expenses incurred after the September reports are 
made. I think the mone}' thus received may be used to pay sal- 
aries of teachers earned prior to such September reports, or to 
pay outstanding warrants issued to such teachers for their sala- 
ries so earned. 

The County Superintendent further asks if there is to be an 
apportionment in April, and if so, on what basis. 

That mjList depend upon the condition of the unapportioned 
mone3'S, if any, remaining in the county treasury belonging to 
the school fund. If there is enough of any such money, in the 
judgment of the superintendent, to warrant an apportionment, 
she may and should make one prior to the first day of June, and 
if so made, it must be based upon the last annual reports of the 
district clerks. 

Again, she asks, if such additional appropriation is made, for 
what period must the money received therefrom be used.'^ I an- 
swer, such money goes into the teachers' fund, to be used in 
paying any legitimate obligation of the district to teachers, re- 
gardless of the period during which the obligation was incurred. 

In referring to the use of money to pay teachers, I do not 
use such language so arbitrarily as to preclude the right of the 
board to transfer surplus money from one fund to another, in 
proper cases, as permitted by Section 3930, of the Revised Stat- 
utes. 

The County Superintendent further desires an opinion re- 
specting some financial difficulties in the case of District No. 20 
in Albany County. She states, in substance, that no reports 
were made by that district in 1889, and that it was not recog- 



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nized in the apportionment of the county fund for that year; that 
the district treasurer had asked her if they could pay that year's 
school expenses with the money received upon the DecemberjiSpo, 
apportionment; that she had informed him such deficiency must 
be met by a special district tax, and that the 1890 apportionment 
could not be used to pay for school held prior to September, 1890. 
It appears also that warrants were issued to the teacher in 1889 
and 1890, and that the treasurer had refused to pay them. As 
indicated by what I have already said, I do not understand that 
the law prevents the board from using the 1890 apportionment 
to pay the teacher for services rendered previous to September, 
1890. In my judgment, the treasurer can pay the warrants is- 
sued to the teacher in 1889, and previous to 1890, out of any 
funds in his hands belonging to the teachers' fund, whether such 
funds have been realized from the 1890 apportionment, or not. 
To fill up the fund, the district can vote a special tax at its next 
regular annual meeting, upon which it will receive the money 
about the time it receives money upon the next regular appor- 
tionment. 

Permit me to add by way of suggestion that the proper 
method for the district to pursue, is, at its annual meeting to es- 
timate the probable amount it will obtain from the next regular 
apportionment and vote a sufficient sum to supply the deficiency, 
in the teachers' fund, within the statutory limit, to cover all out- 
standing debts and run the school another year. 

The mistake seems to have been in ruling that no deficiency 
in teachers' fund can be supplied out of the proportion coming to 
the district from the county fund. With reference to such defi- 
ciency, it may be as well said that current expenses, or those to 
be incurred by holding a school in the future, forms the deficien- 
cy in the absence of sufficient funds with which to pay past and 
future expenses, as to say that the past indebtedness constitutes 
or creates such deficiency. 

Very respectfully. 

Your obedient servant, 

Charles N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



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STATE OF WYOMING, 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE, 

CHEYENNE. 

Subject — Public Schools. 

April 13th, 1891. 
Hon. S. T. Farvvei.l, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: — 

You have requested my opinion concerning certain questions 
contained in a letter of March I3th,'i89i, from E. Minnie Whit- 
tington, of Otto, Wyoming, adA-essed to you. 

She asks if there shall be a school already in session in a 
large country district, and there shall be in said district eight or 
twelve children who are too far away to attend the school in 
session, and are also unable to attend upon account of inclement 
weather, whether or not the parents of such children may build 
a school-house convenient to their homes, and demand another 
teacher in said district, even if there should not be sufficient funds 
to pay the second teacher, during the term of three months, pro- 
viding they were willing to wait for part of the monev needed.' 

It is within the power of the qualified electors of a district, 
when assembled at any annual, or at any special meeting, called 
for that particular purpose, to determine the number of schools 
which shall be established, and the length of time which shall be 
taught, and to also fix the site of each school-house, taking into 
consideration when doing so the wants and necessities of the people 
of each district. (3927 Revised Statutes.) 

It is also within the power of the district at such meeting to 
delegate such powers to the Board of Trustees, and when so 
properly delegated, the Board of Trustees may determine the 
number of schools to be taught, and tix the site of each school- 
house. I do not tind anything in the statute requiring a partic- 
ular number of scholars to be enrolled to constitute a legally or- 
ganized school. 

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She also asks how much per capita is each pupil entitled to 
from the county treasury and how much from the State? 

Of course, there are no' State funds at present to be distrib- 
uted. On the first Monday in December, the Count}' Superin- 
tendent is required to make an apportionment of the county 
school fund as follows: One hundred and fifty dollars to each 
district having eight or more scholars of school age, and tiie re- 
mainder of the money pro rata according to the number of pupils 
in attendance during the previous year, as shown by the annual 
reports of the district clerks, required to be made on the first 
Monday of September of each year. The school year, for the 
purpose of reports, ends on tht* first Monday of September of 
each year, but there is no provision made by law as to when the 
school year shall end for the purpose of holding school. 

The legal holidays in W3'oming are as follows, to-wit: The 
first day of January, the 22nd day of February, the 30th day of 
May, the 4th day of July, the day that may be appointed by the 
President of the United States as the annual Thanksgiving day, 
and the 25th day of December, of each and every 3'ear. 

I think this answers all the questions that you desire to have 
my opinion concerning. 

Very respectfully. 

Your obedient servant, 
C. N. Potter, 

Attornev General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

Public Schools, 

May 22iid, 1891. 
Hon. Stephen T. Farwell, 

State Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. * 

Dear Sir: 

You have referred to me a letter of May nth, addressed to 
you by E. F. Strong, County Superintendent of Schools for Uinta 



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County, stating that there is a disagreement in one of the school 
districts of that county, each party claiming that the school elec- 
tions for the last three years have not been conducted legally, 
that people voted who had no right to vote, that the trustees had 
not qualified, so could not act legalise, etc., and the letter states 
further that they have appealed to the County Superintendent, and 
she desires to know whether that comes in the line of her duties, 
and what steps she should take in the premises. 

The question of the illegality of the election of the trustees 
of a school district, is not one to be decided bv the Countv Sup- 
erintendent, but is a matter for the courts. The County Super- 
intendent has no jurisdiction in the premises, and she should su^^- 
gest to them to pursue their remedy in the Court. 
I am, very respectfully, 

Your obedient servant, 

C. N. Potter, 
Altornev General. 



STATE OF' WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

Public Schools. 

May 22nd, 1891. 
Hon. Stephen T. Farwell, 

State Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir : 

You have requested my opinion respecting various matters 
submitted to you by Mary Wright, County Superintendent of 
Schools of Albany County, said matters being submitted to vou 
by her letter of May 12th. 

First: Must schools in a newly organized district be opened 
on or before the first of June in order to be entitled to a report 
by the first of September? 

I assume that this means the report by the District Clerk as 
provided by Section 3957 of the Revised Statutes. The require- 



20 Opinions of Attorney General. 

merit of that section is that the District Clerk shall, on the first 
Monday in September, of each year, submit a report to the 
County Superintendent, for the past year then ending. Such re- 
port to contain a statement of the various matters mentioned and 
required by said section, and among others, the number of pu- 
pils in each school. 

There is no doubt but that this report must include the en- 
tire year up to the first Monday in September, excluding that 
day, of all the schools in the district for the past year, which ends 
at that time. Therefore, it should be the Clerk's duty to make 
a report on the first Monday of September, and to include a re- 
port of all schools which have been taught during the preceding 
year then ending, whether the same has been opened on or before 
the first of June, or not, so long as the same has been opened 
prior to the date of the report. 

The County Superintendent states that but three or four 
districts have sent notices of annual meetings, nor have they sent 
copies of the oath of office, and she desires to know if it is neces- 
sary for her to do anything in the matter. 

I take it that it is not necessary that she take any action in 
the premises, but it would not be out of place, but entirely proper 
and I suggest that she notify the various districts that the newly 
elected trustees are required to send to her a copy of their official 
oath. 

She desires advice from you regarding the re-organization 
of old districts, and wishes to know what steps are necessary to 
take in that particular. 

1 assume from what she states, that she refers not to chang- 
ing or altering the boundaries of districts, but the re-organization 
of districts retaining the same boundaries, but which have not 
had any school taught therein for some time and perhaps have 
not held their regular annual elections. 

I do not think that anything is necessary to be done by the 
County Superintendent in this respect, if my assumption is cor- 
rect. 

Section 3933 provides that if for any reason the regular elec- 
tion shall not be held at the regular annual meeting, a spec- 



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ial meeting for that puriiose may be held. Therefore, if anv dis- 
trict has, for any length of time, for any purpose, failed to carry 
out the purpose of its organization, by having schools therein, 
and bv holding the regular annual meetings and the elections of 
trustees, and they desire to ag lin proceed in regular manner, the 
trustees last in office, w ho would hold until their successors are 
dulv elected and qualified, should call a special meeting, either 
upon request of five legal voters of the district, or if thev them- 
selves deem it expedient. Sections 3942 and 3956 provide the 
method of calling and giving notice of such special meetings. At 
such special meeting, new trustees can be elected and the district 
can be again put in running order. 

If the County Superintendent desires to change or alter the 
boundaries of a district, her duties are ver}- clearl\- set down by 
Section 3914, of the Revised Statutes as amended by the Laws 
of 1888. 

She requests further advice regarding the circumstances un- 
der which a County Superintendent shall give her decision in re- 
gard to retaining or dismissing a teacher, in case there is trouble 
respecting such teacher, and whether the Superintendent must 
either endorse or expel the teacher? 

The dutv of a County Superintendent regarding teachers is 
to examine them and furnish certificates for the applicants who 
are found qualified to teach a public school. The District Board 
has the power to employ teachers for their district. Such teach- 
ers must, however, be in possession of a certificate of the Couniy 
Superintendent showing her qualification. The Superintendent 
can only dismiss a teacher in case he or she mav be found incom- 
petent. It is not within the province of a Countv Superinten- 
dent to interfere with the teachers employed in any other circum- 
stances than in case of incompetency, and a Superintendent be- 
fore dismissing a teacher for incompetency should be fullv con- 
vinced that the teacher is incompetent. It ma^• indeed be a ques- 
tion whether the province of a County Superintendent with re- 
gard to dismissal of teachers as incompetent is not limited to an 
inquiry as to whether a teacher possesses a good and sufficient 



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certificate of qualificaiion, or not. Jud^ifing from the letter before 
me, that is not the question presented to her, as she states that 
the teacher in question has found disfavor in the eyes of some of 
her patrons and that one of them stated to the Superintendent 
that they would come to her, if they could not get the teacher 

out in any other way. 

I am, verv respectfully. 

Your obedient servant, 

C. N. POTTRR, 

Attornev General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY general's OFFICE. 

CHEYENNE. 

Public Schools. 

October 30th, 1891. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Chevenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: * 

You request advice from me respecting the inquiries made 
by Essie F. Strong, County Superintendent, Evanston, Wyo- 
ming. 

She inquires in her letter of October 19th, what steps are 
necessary to disband a school district legally, and what disposi- 
tion ought to be made of the funds remaining in the treasur}-, 
and what steps are necessary to reorganize an old district, now 
that the number of children has so increased as to warrant it. 

I know of no way in which a County Superintendent can 
disorganize a school district Our statute has certainly made no 
provision for such a proceeding. It is the duty of the Superin- 
tendent to divide the County into school districts, and the Super- 
intendent may from time to time change or alter the boundaries 
of the various districts, as the convenience of the inhabitants of 
such districts may require, and she shall make such change on 
the petiuon of two-thirds of the legal voters in said district. 



opinions of Attorney General. 23 

Therefore, in my judgment, a Superintendent cannot completely 
disorganize a district, but the boundaries of any district already- 
formed may be changed or altered to conform to the present ne- 
cessities of the locality. 

The answer to this question settles practically the second 
question, yiz: 

What steps are necessary to re-organize an old district? 
There being no proyision for the dissolution of a school district, 
it necessarily follows that there can be no re-organization of a 
dissolved district, the statutes of the State making no provision 
for the dissolution of a district, it, of course, follows that there is 
no provision fur the re-organization of the district once dissolved. 
Should there have been such a thing as a district entirely dis- 
solved, the only thing the Superintendent could do would be to 
organize a new district as provided by law. 

It is possible that the school district may have ceased to act 
by reason of the scarcity of pupils, but the district remains the 
same, retaining its boundaries, etc. Under those circumstances, 
all that is necessary is to have a meeting properl}- called for the 
election of trustees, if the terms of those last elected have expired. 
That is to sa}', have the vacancies filled in the board and provide 
for such schools as the district shall think it necessary to put in 
operation. Yours very truh', 

C.'N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE, 

CHEYENNE. 

Subject — School Directors. 

December i6th, 1891. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My' Dear Sir:— 

I am in receipt of your favor of the loth instant, requesting 
my opinion respecting certain questions asked of you by Mr. B. 



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F. Shipley, a school director of District No. 2, of Converije 

County. 

The first question to which he desires an answer, is as fol- 
lows: "Is it proper or legal for the district treasurer to pav 
warrants which have not the director's signature, especially 
where a dispute is pending in regard to the justice or legality of 
the claim, for which the order is drawn." 

Section 3959 of the Revised Statutes provides that "The 
Treasurer shall have the custody of all moneys belonging to the 
district and shall pav out the same upon the order of the clerk, 
countersigned by the director." 

Section 3951 provides, "The director when present shall 
preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees, and countersign 
all orders on the treasurer for the payment of money." 

There is no doubt that the treasurer is not authorized to pav 
any orders or warrants drawn upon him unless the same shall be 
signed by the clerk and countersigned by the director, and in 
my judgment the same must be countersigned by the regularly 
elected director, if he be present or accessible. But I think it 
competent, in the absence of the director, for the Board to select 
a director pro tem., and if the director was still absent, the di- 
rector pro tem. could legally sign all warrants or orders drawn 
upon the treasurer, but such warrants when presented to the 
treasurer for payment by him, should have the counter-signature 
of the director or the regularly selected director pro tem. 

The second question propounded is, "Can two of the Board, 
viz: the clerk and treasurer, meet and do business lawfully, with- 
out notice to the director, when there are no stated or regular 
meetings understood by the Board?" 

The use of the word "understood" is hardly an apt expres- 
sion in this connection. It would not be dependent upon the un- 
derstanding of the Board, but whether or not the Board had 
fixed any time for meetings. 

Section 3935 of the Revised Statutes provides that "The 
Board of Directors may hold such regular, special or adjourned 
meetings as they may from time to time determine." 



opinions of Attorney General. 25 

It is within the power of the Board to fix bv resolution, or 
otherwise, the time for regular meetings, and the manner in which 
special meetings shall be called. There is no doubt that if each 
member of the Board of Trustees is within ordinary reaching 
distance, he should be notified of any special meeting to be held 
bv the Board, still I would not say that the presence of a quorum 
of the Board at a meeting, wherein they acted unanimouslv upon 
the proposition before the Board, would not bind the district, and 
would not be legal. I am inclined to think that it would bind the 
district, still if this practice upon the part of a quorum of the 
Board to hold meetings without notice upon the other director 
that thev intend to hold such meeting should continue, the direc- 
tor might possibly be able to prevent them bv proceedings 
brought for that purpose. 

To give a definite and responsible answer to the above in- 
quiry, I should be in possession of more facts than are given by 
vour correspondent. There are undoubtedly occasions when 
two of the Board might meet and lawfully do business, although 
no notice had been served upon the other director. The legality 
of such meeting might depend upon the subject coming before 
the Board for consideration, as well as upon the additional ques- 
tion whether notice could be reasonabh' had upon the other di- 
rector. 

Mr. Shipley further asks, "Is the clerk justified in issuing 
warrants for the payment of claims never acted upon bv the 
Board?" 

To this I answer no. Section 3941 of the Revised Statutes 
provides "They (meaning the Board of Trustees) shall audit and 
allow all just claims against the district, and the directors shall 
draw an order for all demands thus audited on the district treas- 
urer." And again. Section 3955 provides, "He (meaning the 
clerk) shall keep an accurate account of all the expenses incurred 
by the district, and shall present the same to the district Board, 
to be audited and paid as herein provided, out of the school 
fund." 



26 opinions of Attorney General. 

In my opinion the clerk of the district is not justified in is- 
suing warrants for the payment of chiims against the district 
which have not been acted upon and ordered paid by the Board 
of Trustees. I do not think he has any such authority. To give 
him that authorit}- is practically turning over to him the most 
important duty conferred upon the Board itself, and the law has 
seen fit to entrust that duty to three instead of one. 

With reference to the second question above quoted, and 
partially answered, permit me to suggest that Mr. Shipley should 
submit all of the facts to the County Attorney, or to some other 
attorney with whom he can consult, and obtain from him an opin- 
ion upon the question. It would be impossible, as above stated 
by me, to satisfactorily respond to his inquiry in that respect un- 
less one have knowledge of all the facts as they actually exist. 

I return herewith Mr. Shipley's letter. 

Yours very respectfully, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF W^YOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

Subject — School Districts. 

December i6th, 1891. 
Hon. S. T. Farv^ell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, W3-oming. 
Dear Sir: 

I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 
the 8th instant, requesting my opinion upon certain questions 
propounded in a letter addressed to you By Mary Wright, County 
Superintendent of Schools of Albany County, dated December 
5th, 1891. 

The County Superintendent states that in her county is a dis- 
trict in which a school was held last winter, and from which "dis- 
trict a report was received as required by law, and which the 



opinions of Attorney General. 27 

Countv Superintendent included in her report to vou. But that no 
annual meeting of the district was held in May, the time required bv 
la\v,and that there is no treasurer of the distnct,and no bond filed, 
and that she has been informed from outside sources that bv rea- 
son of there being no work in the mines situated in this district, 
that families have moved out, that consequently there were no 
children there to attend school this winter, and she desires to 
know whether she should include that district in her annual ap- 
portionment of school funds? 

I have to sav, respecting this question, that the County 
Superintendent makes a slight error when she states that there 
is no treasurer of the district. The old treasurer must hold his 
office until his successor is elected and qualified. Section 3933, 
as amended by Act of March 4th, 1890, page 154, Session Laws 
of 1890, provides that, "If for any cause the annual election 
should not be held at the regular annual meeting a special meet- 
ing may be held for that purpose, if so specified in the notice for 
such special meeting." 

That section also prcnndes, as well as other sections refer- 
ring practically to the same matter, that the trustees when elect- 
ed are elected for their respective terms, and until their succes- 
sors are elected and qualified. 

The fact, therefore, that there was no annual meeting held 
in May, and no new trustees elected, and no new treasurer elect- 
ed, does not affect in any manner the matter of the annual ap- 
portionment by the School Superintendent. Nor does the fact 
that the treasurer has not given a bond affect the matter of ap- 
portionment. 

Section 3914 of the Revised Statutes, as amended bv Chap- 
ter 67 of the Session Laws of 1888, provides in respect to mak- 
ing the apportionment, that the County Superintendent shall ap- 
portion the County School tax and all monev in the Countv 
Treasury belonging to the school fund at the time or times there- 
in specified and to every school district shall be apportioned the 
sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for the payment of teachers 
in such district, and all money remaining thereafter shall be ap- 



28 opinions of Attorney General. 

portioned to each district according to the number of pupils in 
the district reported to him by the school district clerks; and pro- 
vides further that the County Treasurer shall be notified by the 
County Superintendent of such apportionment, and the Superin- 
tendent shall also draw an order on the County Treasurer in fa- 
vor of the treasurer of each district for the amount of his ap- 
portionment, and transmit the same to the treasurer of the dis- 
trict, provided, however, that such district treasurer shall have 
<riven his official bond. 

In my judgment, the proviso referring to the district treas- 
urer having given his official bond, refers to the draft of the 
County Superintendent, upon the County Treasurer, in favor of 
the treasurer of the district, and not to the making of the appor- 
tionment. 

I have heretofore in a previous opinion stated to you that 
the apportionment was made by the County Superintendent up- 
on the basis of the reports made by the several district clerks to 
the County Superintendents in September, and this is all that the 
County Superintendent can refer to in arriving at a proper ap- 
portionment to be made, and, therefore, the failure of the district 
treasurer to give an official bond, will not relieve the County 
Superintendent from making an apportionment, but until the of- 
ficial bond has been given by the district treasurer, the County 
Superintendent should not give any order upon the County 
Treasurer for the payment of the money included in the appor- 
tionment. This money should remain in the County Treasury 
until the district treasurer has furnished his official bond, as pro- 
vided by law, and upon that being furnished, the County Super- 
intendent will then give the treasurer an order upon the County 
Treasurer for the money included in the apportionment. 

The above statement also answers the inquiries of the 
County Superintendent with regard to the probable failure of the 
district to hold school during the present winter. The appor- 
tionment is made to the district upon the report made by the dis- 
trict clerk the preceding September, which report is based upon 
the attendance at school during the year then ending. 



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The other question upon which the County Superintendent 
desires information is respectin^^ the followin<r facts: 

If the treasurer of the district has not given anv bond and 
does not intend to do so, and if for that reason he cannot receive 
the money due the district with which to pay the teachers, and 
thus prevent the teachers from receiving payment, what is her 
duty in the premises. 

Neither you nor the County Superintendent have any juris- 
diction, as I understand it, in this matter. I should say that it 
was the duty of the board of trustees to elect another treasurer 
from among their number who will give a bond, and if this could 
not be done, and the treasurer refuses to give a bond, some rem- 
edy could undoubtedly be had by resort to the courts. The 
party interested should take such proceedings as he or she may 
be advised to do, to obtain the money jusily due from the dis- 
trict. 

I return the letter of the County Superintendent herewith. 

Trusting this answers all of your inquiries, I have the honor 
to be, 

Ver}^ respectfully. 

Your obedient servant, 

C. N. Potter, 
Attorney General. 



state of wyoming, 

auditor's office, 

cheyenne. 

June 17th, 1892. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Register State Board of Land Commissioners. 
Dear Sir: 

The following is a copy of a decision by the Attorney Gen- 
eral rendered to this office on the i6th instant relating to funds 
realized from lease of school lands, i. e. 



jQ Opinions oj Attorney General. 

"I am in recfipt of your letter of the 24th of March, request- 
ing my opmion upon the following question: 

."Do the rentals of State lands, both school sections and such 
as are set aside for other public benefits, constitute permanent 
funds, the interest of which can only be used for the benefit of 
the particular institution designated in the grant? 

"You state that the law seems to be clear as to the disposi- 
tion of the proceeds of sales of such lands, but there is an ambig- 
uitv both in the Constitution and in the statutes as to the proper 
disposition of the income from leases. 

"Section 2 of Article VII of the Constitution provides as fol- 
lows: 

" 'The following are declared to be perpetual funds for 
school purposes, of which the annual income only can be appro- 
priated, to-wit: Such per centum as has been or may hereafter 
be o-ranted by Congress on the sale of lands in this State; all 
moneys arising from the sale or lease of sections number sixteen 
and thirty-six, in each township in the State, and the lands se- 
lected or that may be selected in lieu thereof; the proceeds of all 
lands that have been or may hereafter be granted to this State, 
where by the terms and conditions of the grant, the same are not 
to be otherwise appropriated.' 

"Section 7 of the same Chapter of the Constitution provides, 
'The income arising from the funds mentioned in the preceding 
section, together with all the re its of the unsold school lands and 
such other means as the Legislature may provide, shall be ex- 
clusivelv applied to the support of free schools in ever}'' county in 
the State.' 

"The preceding section, (being section 6), provides: 

" 'AH funds belonging to the State for public school pur- 
poses, the interest and income of which only are to be used, shall 
be deemed trust funds in the care of the State, which shall keep 
them for the exclusive benefit of the public schools, and shall 
make good any losses that may in any manner occur, so that the 
same shall remain forever inviolate and undiminished. None of 
such funds shall ever be invested or loaned except on the bonds 
issued by school districts, or registered county bonds, of the 
State, or State securities of this State, or of the United States.' 

"Section 8 provides that the Legislature shall make provis- 
ion by general law for the equitable distribution of such income, 



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(referring to the provisions of Section 7), among the several 
counties according to the number of children of school age in 
each; which several counties shall in like manner distribute the 
proportion of said fund by them received respectivelv to the sev- 
eral school districts embraced therein. 

"In giving my opinion upon the inquiry presented bv vou, I 
shall contine myself in the first place to the school lands known 
as sections sixteen and thirty-six, in each township, and the lands 
selected or that may be selected in .lieu thereof. In respect to 
such lands, there seems to be a direct conflict between Sections 
two and seven of Chapter VII of the Constitution. Section two 
providing that all moneys received from the sale or lease of such 
lands shall be perpetual funds for school purposes, of which the 
annual income onl\- can be appropriated; and Section seven pro- 
viding that the rents of the unsold school lands shall be exclu- 
sively applied to the support of free schools in ever}/ countv in 
the State. In other words, one section seeming to place the' 
moneys derived from the lease of such lands into the permanent 
fund, and the other seeming to provide that such rents shall be 
used for the support of schools, together with the income arising 
from the perpetual funds. 

"The question is, what is the proper construction to be 
placed upon these two apparently conflicting sections of the Con- 
stitution. 

"While the ordinary rules of statutory construction would 
favor the adoption of such a construction as would give to said 
Section seven the greater force, the question would be neverthe- 
less an extremely grave and doubtful one, were it not for the 
fact that the Supreme Court of Nebraska has construed two sec- 
tions of the Nebraska Constitution upon this same matter, w^hich 
were nearly identical with the two conflicting sections of our Con- 
stitution. In the case of the 'State of Nebraska ex rel McKenzie, 
vs. McBride, State Treasurer,' reported in the 5th Nebraska, 
102, the Supreme Court of that State considered Sections three 
and four of Article VIII of their Constitution, \vhich were sub- 
stantially identical with Sections two and seven of our Constitu- 
tion respectively. In that case said Court decided that the rent 
from the unsold lands was proper to be included in the distribu- 
tion of school money authorized by their Section 7 which corres- 
ponded with Section 8 of our Constitution. 

"I can do no less than accept the argument, reasoning and 
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opinion that the rentals of such school lands known as Sections 
i6 and 36, and the lands so selected, or that may he selected in 
lieu thereof, do not constitute under our Constitution, or under 
any statutory provisions of the St^ate, a permanent school fund, 
the interest of which oniv can be used for the benefit of the pub- 
lic schools, but that such rents may be applied together with the 
other income from the perpetual funds to the support of the free 
schools in every county of the State, to be distributed under such 
laws as may be enacted by the Legislature in accordance with 
the authority given by Section 8 of Article vii of the Constitution. 
"I reserve the question with reference to the lands set aside 
for other public benefits, and which seems to be embodied in 
your question, for further consideration, and will submit my opin- 
ion thereon at an early date. 

"Respectfully yours, 

[Signed] ^ C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General." 

The foregoing is respectfully submitted for your information. 
Yours respectfully, 

C. W. BURDICK, 

State Auditor, 
by C. F. Putnam, 

Deputy. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

Subject — Text Books. 

August 31st, 1892. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My Dear Sir: 

I am in receipt of your letter of July 2nd, 1892, in which 
you call my attention to the fact that the time for which the text 
books now in use in the public schools of Wyoming were adopt- 
ed expires the coming fall, and you request my opinion as to your 
authority to call a meeting of the several City and County Sup- 



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erintendeiits of Schools in the State, to adopt a series of text books, 
as provided in Section 3, of Chapter IV of an Act entitled, "An 
x'Vct to provide for the bonding of School Districts, and for other 
Purposes," said Act being known as Chapter 72 of the Session 
Laws of 1888. 

You ask whether it is imperaiive that such meeting be 
called, or whether such adoption of text books conflicts with the 
Constitution of this State? 

Your letter was received during my absence from the State 
from which absence I did not return until the 15th instant. vSince 
that time I have given the matter suggested b}- you very careful 
thouo-ht and attention. 

The text books now in use in the public schools were adopt- 
ed, as I am advised, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 
391 1 of the Revised Statutes of Wyoming, b\' what was then 
known as the "Territorial Teachers' Institute," and that it was 
provided bv such Institute that the series of books then adopted, 
should continue in use for a period of five years thereafter. 

The Legislative Assembly of the Territory at its session in 
1 888, repealed that Section, and enacted the Act above referred 
to. Section 3 of Chapter IV of which is as follows: 

"Sec. 3. x\t the expiration of the period of five \'ears for 
which the books now in use are adopted, the Countv Superin- 
tendents and the City Superintendents of Schools in the Terri- 
tory shall meet at a call of the Territorial Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Instruction, to adopt a series of text books, and the books 
thus adopted shall be the only legal text books to be used in the 
public schools of the Territory for the ensuing five years." 

Section 11 of Chapter VII of the Constitution is as follows: 

"Sec. II. Neither the Legislature nor the Supei-intendent 
of Public Instruction shall have power to prescribe text books to 
be used in the public schools." 

The evident purpose and object of this Constitutional pro- 
vision was to prevent a monopoly in the sale of text books to the 
pupils in the public schools. It was undoubtedly intended to 
prohibit the adoption of any series of text books foranv period of 

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time, which would tend to reduce competition among the pub- 
Hshers of books, and would impede the progress of the schools of 
the State, preventing them from changing from time to time 
to such newer or better text books as might be published 
and come on to the market, and be more ad'/antageous for use in 
the public schools. 

Undoubtedly Section 3 of Chapter four of the Act of the 
Legislature of 1888, above referred to, contravenes the spirit of 
said Constitutional provision, if it is not, indeed, in conflict with 
its letter. 

Touching so important a matter as the education of the 
children of the State, through the medium of the pubhc schools, 
and possibly applicable also to the State University, its collegiate 
as well as its academic department, the question presented is at 
once of considerable importance and delicacy. 

It has been decided by the Supreme Court of the State, in a 
case recently pending therein, following a long line of decisions 
of other Courts of high repute, that a prohibition upon the LegivS- 
lature such as is contained in the above mentioned section of the 
Constitution applies only, and is prohibitory only upon future 
legislation. 

Therefore, I feel very clear that so far as the prohibition up- 
on the Legislature is concerned, the section of the law of 1888 
would be valid and in full force by reason of that provision in the 
Constitution which retains in full force and effect all laws of the 
Territory not repugnant to the provisions of the Constitution. 

But Section 11, of Chapter VII of the Constitution contains 
a prohibition upon the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and 
is imperative in its statement that such officer shall not have 
power to prescribe text books to be used in the public schools. 
If the statute of 1888 confers upon the Superintendent of Public 
Instruction any such power, then I am of the opinion that the law 
of 1888 is in conflict with the Constitution, and, therefore, at 
present of no force 

But it is a matter of great doubt whether the Superinten- 
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Act of 1888, becomes a member of the board upon which the 
duty is imposed by that section, of adopting such books which 
shall be the only legal text baoks to be used in the public schools 
of the State. 

It is also a matter of great doubt whether, in view of the 
Constitutional provision referred to, the Superintendent of Public 
Instruction would have the power to even call together a board 
to do that which he has not the power, under the Constitution, to 
do himself, especially when that act to be done by that board is 
in conflict with the spirit, at least, of the Constitution in everv 
respect. 

I have heretofore hesitated, and shall at all times hesitate, to 
declare in my official capacity any statute seemingl}- in force, to 
be unconstitutional and invalid, before the matter has been before 
the Courts and passed upon by the judicial authorities of the 
State. The question presented being a very delicate and close 
one, and about w"hich there is in my mind considerable doubt, I 
refrain from giving a positive decision as to whether the said 
Section three, of the Act of 1888, is in conflict with the State 
Constitution or not. 

In view of the situation, however, I have the honor to ad- 
vise that you do not at the present time call the County and Citv 
Superintendents of Schools together for the purpose indicated bv 
the Act of 1888, and especially so, in view of the fact that the 
Legislature of the State will again meet in biennial session within 
a few months, and the series of text books, if adopted at any meet- 
ing which should be called by you at this time, could not be out 
into uniform use until after the Legislature shall have met and 
adjourned. 

I would further advise that in }'0ur report to the Governor, 
prior to the meeting of the Legislature, you call his attention to 
the fact that a grave doubt exists as to your right to call the Super- 
intendents together, as provided in the Act of 1888, and request 
him to direct the attention of the Legislature to the matter, su<>-- 
gesting that they harmonize, if possible, the legislation of the 



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State with the Constitutional provision, to tiie end that there mav 
be no dispute respecting so important a matter, and staling to 
him that you have deemed it best in view of the fact that the 
Legislature so soon convenes, after the expiration of the period 
for which the present text books are in use, to await the action of 
the Legislature, before assuming to act under a section the va- 
lidity of which is at least doubtful. 

I have the honor to be, 

Yours respectfully, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attornev General. 



STATE OF WYOxMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

March 28th, 1893. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: — 

I am in receipt of your letter of the i6th of February', ask- 
ing m}- opinion respecting certain questions propounded to you 
by A. M. Brock, of Mayovvorth, Johnson County, Wyoming, and 
I would answer the same as follows: 

I. Can a Board of School Directors employ a teacher and 
run a school until the treasury is exhausted, without consulting 
the will of the district in a district meeting (annual)? 

The statute provides that the qualified electors of a district 
when assembled shall have power to determine the number of 
schools which shall be established in the district, and the length 
of time each shall be taught. It also provides that such electors 
of the district when assembled shall have power to delegate said 
power to determine the number of schools and the length of time 
each shall be taugrht to the District Board. 



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In the absence of any dclet^aiion of such power by the elec- 
tors of the district, at their meeting, the Board is not authorized 
to determine the number of schools, or the length of time each 
shall be taught. It is usual to have such delegation of power, 
and if that power has been so delegated, that entire question is 
then left to the determination of the Board. 

This power may be exercised by the electors of the district 
in a special meeting, as well as an annual meeting, in case such 
special meeting has been legally called for that particular pur- 
pose, and such purpose has been stated in the call. 

2. Can a member of the Board who has been living outside 
of the district for a year, and who has no successor, still act on 
the Board as a resident of the district.'^ 

If the member of the Board who is said to have been living 
outside of the district has retained his residence and citizenship 
in the district, of course the fact that he has been temporarily 
staying outside of the district does not disqualify him. if he has 
permanently removed from the district, then there is a vacancy 
in his ofiice, and he would have no authority to act. If he does 
act, he would p'-obably be considered a de faeto officer and his 
acts might not be illegal. Nevertheless, he would have no legal 
right to act under such circumstances. 

The fact that a person has been temporarily living in some 
other place does not determine his residence or citizenship. This 
matter of citizenship is one that has to be decided according to 
the facts of each particular case. 

3. On the removal of a director or clerk, or the failure of 
the clerk to call the school meeting, has the treasurer the power 
to make such call? 

It is provided by Section 3942 of the Revised Statutes, that 
the District Board shall upon the written request of five legal 
voters of the district, or whenever they deem it expedient, call a 
special meeting thereof, but in all such cases the notice of such 
meeting shall clearly state the precise object for which it is called 
and the time when and place at which it is to be held. 



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A special meeting can not be held except upon a call of the 
Board. A majority of the Board may, either upon the written 
request of five legal voters of the district, or whenever they deem 
it expedient, call a special meeting thereof. It would be the du- 
ty of the clerk upon the order of the Board to give the notice of 
such meeting. Should he fail to do so, he would be liable as for 
failure to properly and faithfully discharge his duties. Should 
he however fail to give such notice, the statute does not specific- 
ally provide that the notice may be given by any other officer. I 
am inclined to the opinion, however, that should the clerk so fail 
to give such notice, a majority of the Board might sign and give 
such notice for a special meeting. 

4. Can the annual school meeting be held at the time ap- 
pointed by law without the call or presence of a member of the 
Board? 

The time of the annual meeting is fixed by laws and 1 am in- 
clined to the opinion that it could be legally held, even should 
there be no notice thereof given by the clerk. It is the duty of 
the electors to meet at the time provided by law; it is also the 
duty of the clerk to give notice of the lime and place of such 
meeting. But if the meeting is held without such notice, and it 
appears that by reason of the notice not having been given, the 
■place of meeting was not .understood, and the electors were not 
properly informed, an election or anything done at such meeting- 
might possibly be set aside. But ordinarily, I would say that 
such annual meeting held without the notice would be legal. 
Certainly it would be legal in the absence of fraud or some ad- 
vantage which might have been taken, by reason of the failure 
of the notice as required by law. 

The annual meeting can be held without the presence of a 
member of the Board. The law provides that in the absence of 
the director or clerk, at the annual meeting, the electors may 
choose a chairman and clerk. 

5. Does a member of the Board forfeit his position by re- 
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This is alreads' answered; however, I will say thai the per- 
manent removal from the district creates a vacancy in the office 
of trustee. 

The letter of Mr. Brock is herewith returned. 
Yours truly, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE. 

CHEYENNE. 

April 19th, 1893. 
Hon. S. T. Farwf:i.l, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: 

In your letter of April 17th, you request my opinion with 
respect to two questions submitted to you by Mrs. Sarah W. 
Pease, County Superintendent of Schools, of Albany County. 

First: It appears that in forming new school districts in 
her county, said County Superintendent has formed two new dis- 
tricts by the division of existing districts, and the origmal district 
from which part has been taken to form a new one has some 
money on hand. The Superintendent inquires of vou whether 
the money in the possession of the old district should be kept for 
use of such district. 

I answer yes. There is no provision made by law for the 
division of money, or a contribution as to the payment of indebt- 
edness upon the division of school districts. The original district 
must therefore, pay all the obligations of said district, and is en- 
titled to all the money then on hand. This question was so de- 
cided with reference to the division of counties, by the Supreme 
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the County Commissioners of the County of Laramie versus the 
Board of the Countv (Commissioners of tlie County of Albany 
and the Board of Countv Commissioners of the County of Car- . 
bon, ist Wyoming, page 137, and this decision was affirmed by 
the Supreme Court of the United States. 

This decision was rendered before the passage of the pres- 
ent law providing for a settlement between counties upon the 
formation of a new count}' from an old one. The Legislature 
has not, however, made any similar provision in the case of the 
division of school districts. 

Second: Mrs. Pease states that one district in her county 
has at present no inhabitants or children or school, but has a bal- 
ance to its credit of three hundred dollars in money, and she 
wishes to know whether anv use can be made of that money .'^ 

There being no statutory provision upon the subject, no use 
can be made of that money, except in the payment of the legit- 
imate oblii'-ations of the district for whose benefit the money is 
held. Yours truly, 

C. N. Potter, 

^Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

May 31st, 1893. 
Hon. Stephen T. Farwell, 

State Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Chevenne, W3oming. 
Dear Sir: 

In your letter of April 6th, you direct my attention to your 
letter of July 2nd, 1892, and my reply thereto, under date of 



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August 31st, 1892, with reference to calling a meeting of the 
County and City Superintendents of Schools for the adoption of 
text books. 

In my letter of August 31st, 1892, I stated that a grave 
doubt existed as to the right of the State Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Instruction to call the County and City Superintendents to- 
gether, as provided in the Act of 1888, for the purpose of adopt- 
ing text books for use in' the public schools, and in view of that 
fact, I advised you to call the attention of the Legislature to the 
marter, suggesting that the legislative and Constitutional provis- 
ion be harmonized if possible. 

The Legislature not having taken anv action in the matter, 
you now request my opinion as to 3-our authorit}- and dutv in the 
premises. 

In my former letter, above refejrred to, I stated my views 
quite full}- touching this important matter, and I take it that it 
will be unnecessary to now repeat what I then said. I still con- 
sider it a question of some considerable doubt as to whether the 
Superintendent of Public Instruction has authority bv reason of 
the provisions of Section 2 of Chapter 7 of the Constitution, to 
call the City and County Superintendents together, to act as pro- 
vided by vSection 3 of Chapter 4 of the Act known as Chapter 72 
of the Session Laws of 1888. 

The only cause for such doubt is the Constitutional provis- 
ion referred to, which is as follows: 

"Section 11. Neither the Legislature, nor the Superinten- 
dent of Public Instruction, shall have power to prescribe text 
books to be used in the public schools." 

As I stated in my former letter, I have heretofore hesitated, 
and shall at all times hesitate to declare, in my official capacity, 
an}' statute, seemingly in force, to be unconstitutional and invalid 
before the matter has been before the Courts and passed upon by 
the judiciary of the State, should there be any doubt upon the 
question. 

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I do not deem it my duty, therefore, at this time to pass an 
opinion upon the constitutionality of the Act of 1888, in the re- 
spect now under consideration, but I beheve that until it has been 
decided by the Courts to be unconstitutional and invalid, that 
question not being at all certain, but one about which, in my 
mind at least, there exists considerable doubt, an executive officer 
should treat it as a valid and existing law. 

Your truly, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

September 22nd, 1893. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: 

In your letter to this office of September 8th, 1893, you re- 
quest my opinion in response to two inquiries presented to your 
office by Mrs. M. L. Jennings, County Superintendent of Carbon 
County. The first inquiry which you quote is as follows: 

"We have about four schools in Carbon County, that had 
their number of pupils enrolled of school age required by law 
the last year, by removals from the district only four or five pu- 
pils are left. Are these districts entitled to apportionment of 
monev to hold school the ensuing year.'^" 

The opinion from this office to you, of date April 13th, 1891, 
(Report of Attorney General, 1891-92, page 32), discusses the 
question of apportionment of school funds; to which I respect- 
fully refer. 



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The inquiry so far as concerns the apportionment of the bal- 
ance of the school fund, after each district entitled thereto has 
received the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, is covered by 
the views expressed in that opinion. 

As to such moneys which are to be apportioned, pro rata, 
the apportionment is based upon the number of pupils in attend- 
ance during the previous year, as shown by the September re- 
ports of the district clerks. Therefore, as to such moneys, the 
districts in question will be entitled to their pro rata share as de- 
termined by the reports on file in the office of the County Super- 
intendent. 

A more serious question, however, is presented with respect 
to the right of those districts to receive the sum of one hundred 
and fiftv dollars. The doubt arising from the rather ambiguous 
language of the statute: the question depending upon whether 
the statute is to be so construed as to allow the Superintendent 
to go behind the September reports in determining whether there 
are eight or more pupils of school age in the district. If there 
are less than eight scholars of school age in the district it is not 
entitled to the said sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. (Laws 
1888, page 141.) 

Does that mean, that if there are less than eight at the time 
of making apportionment, or as shown by the September reports, 
which cover only the last preceding year? 

A reasonable construction must be accorded this statute, as 
all others, having in view the purpose to be subserved, and the 
means provided for observing its provisions. 

The only reports required from districts as to the number of 
pupils, are those to be rendered in September, covering the last 
preceding year. These are official, and upon these the County 
Superintendent can ordinarily rely. There is no other official 
method whereby the Superintendent can acquire a knowledge of 
the number of pupils in any given district. If a report so fur- 
nished from an}' district discloses that there are less than eight 
scholars, then it would seem clear that the district would not be 
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I am also inclined lo the opinion that if the contrary is shown 
by such report the district will be entitled thereto, so far, at least 
as the County Superintendent is concerned, in making the ap- 
portionment. 

I am more strongly impressed by this view, from the consid- 
eration, that in sparsely settled districts, it might occur that at the 
time of making the annual apportionment there might, in fact, be 
less than eight pupils of school age therein, and yet thereafter 
during the year others might come in, and the next report show 
the fact that there were during the year a sufficient number of 
pupils to have entitled the district to the money. 

I can understand also that if the matters in question are to be 
determined outside of the reports, there will cease to be method 
and uniformity in making the apportionment, and other difficul- 
ties would arise to further complicate the question. 

It is certainly not beyond doubt but I incline to the view 
herein expressed. 

The other question, as you state it, is as follows: 

"When the tax payers had property in both districts, are the 
children entitled to pro ratejn both districts?" 

Abstractly, this question is answered in the negative. A 
child is entitled to attend school free in the district wherein lies 
the domicile of the parent. 

Authority is given to the district board to admit pupils from 
adjoining districts, but this is not compulsory, and in such case a 
tuition fee may be required in the discretion of the board. (Re- 
vised Statutes Section 3937.) 

It is possible that owing to laxity in the provisions re- 
specting such matters some children may be reported from two 
districts, and that this fact could not be ascertained from the re- 
port. Thus, they would during one and the same year be ac- 
credited to two districts for apportionment purposes. I know of 
no way to avbid such a state of things, unless in the event of act- 
ual fraud, a case should be made for the Courts. The law is at 



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fault in not providing more careful and stringent regulations to 
guard against such a condition of things. 

Very respectfully, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE, 

CHEYENNE. 

September 22nd, 1893. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, W3'oming. 
Dear Sir: 

I am in receipt of your letter of September 8th, enclosing a 
communication to your office from J. R. Rollman, of Saratoga, 
presenting certain questions for your decision, upon which you 
desire my opinion. 

Mr. Rollman states that during the last school year there 
were enrolled in the Saratoga school about thirty-five pupils 
who properly belong to outside districts. That this over-crowd- 
ed said school, so that the district board made an order that all 
pupils belonging to other districts who wished to attend the Sar- 
atoga School during the coming term, should be charged a tui- 
tion fee of $1.25 per month. 

That the parents of some of these children own a house in 
town into which they move at the beginning of the school term, 
and send their children to school there, and during the remainder 
of the year they live on their ranches and send their children to 
the ranch schools, and that some of them claim that since thev 
own property in the Saratoga district they should not be obliged 
to pay for sending their children to the Saratoga school. 

The question he has submitted is as follows: If a man owns 
property in several separate school districts and moves from one 



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to the other at different seasons of the year, to which of these 
several districts are his children to be accredited, and which of 
the districts should receive the .per capita appropriation of the 
school fund for such children? 



In the absence of any expressed statutory provision, it is, in 
my opinion, quite clear that the district within which a child is 
allowed as a matter of right to attend school free, is that district 
wherein lies the regular domicile of the parent. While such 
parent retains a regular domicile in some particular district, the 
temporary living by the parent in another district would not, in 
my judgment, authorize his children to attend school in such 
other district, as a matter of right, but, under the provisions 
of Section 3937, they may be admitted by' the district board 
of the last named district, and such district board may, in its dis- 
cretion, require the payment of a tuition fee. 

However, the right of parent must be recognized, to change 
his regular domicile, and this, I apprehend, may be done oftener 
than once a year, and if the removal from one district to another 
is not intended at the time to be temporary, but the parent inten- 
tionally takes up his domicile in the new district, intending there- 
bv to abandon his residence in the former district, he then with- 
out question acquires a domicile for the purposes aforesaid in the 
new district. To authorize a child to attend school free in a dis- 
trict, it is not necessary that the parent shall have acquired such 
residence in the new district as would authorize him or her to 
exercise the elective franchise. In other words, a parent is not 
required to reside in a district a sufficient length of time to be- 
come an elector in order that his child shall have the privileges 
of the free school of the district. Such domicile must be in good 
faith, and must be the only present residence and domicile of the 
parent in order to give his children such right. 

It will, therefore, be observed that the question depends up- 
on where the legal present residence and domicile of the parent 
is. That depends largely upon the intention of the party, but 
may yet be shown by the facts and circumstances. 



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With reference to the inquir}'' as to which district shall re- 
ceive the per capita apportionment of the school funds for such 
children, I respectfully refer you to my letter, of tliis date, re- 
specting certain questions submitted to you b}' the County Sup- 
erintendent of Carbon County, which I think sufficiently answers 
that inquiry. 

Yours Truly, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAl's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

October 5th, 1893. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Superintendent of Pubhc Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Sir: 

I am in receipt of 3-our letter of the 20th of September, en- 
closing a communication to you from D. E. Goddard, of Lusk, 
Wyoming, referring a matter to you. 

Mr. Goddard states that at the annual meeting of the dis- 
trict in which Lusk is located, the electors of the school district 
voted that no fuel should be purchased for the town school, and 
that the same condition of affairs applies as to the countr\- 
schools, and that it w^as voted that the fuel for the town school 
should be furnished by the patrons of the school. That the 
board have hired a teacher for the term of seven months, and re- 
fuse to furnish the fuel and that the patrons of the town school 
also refuse to pay for fuel, and he inquires whether under that 
condition of affairs, the board can be compelled to furnish fuel. 
He also asks whether if fuel is not furnished and for that reason 
school cannot be held, the teacher can hold the board under the 



^S opinions of Attorney General. 

contract with him for seven months school. You ask my opin- 
ion respecting the inquiries presented. 

In the first phice, I have to say that it is not proper for- me 
to pass officially upon the question whether the teacher could 
hold the Board for seven months school, if he is prevented from 
teaching. Therefore, 1 do not give my opinion respecting that 
matter. That is a private matter between the board and the 
teacher. 

As to the other question presented, 1 cannot very well give 
an intelligent opinion without more data. I ought to have a copy 
of the minutes of the meeting of the school district, showing just 
what the electors did in this respect. 

But generally speaking, I might say, that under the laws of 
Wyoming, the electors of a district at their annual meeting, have 
the ri"-ht to determine the number of schools which shall be held 
in the district, and the place w^here such schools shall be estab- 
lished. If they do not so determine, they may delegate the mat- 
ter to the board, if they so desire, and when so delegated the 
board may act in the matter. 

I think that as a general proposition also it may be stated 
that the electors, if they choose to act, or in the absence of their 
acting, the district board may determine the conditions upon 
which a school may be estabHshed or held within any particular 
locality in the district. Certainly this would be the case so long 
as the conditions were reasonable, having in view the necessity 
for a school in an}' particular locality, the number of children to 
be benefitted thereby, and other matters which ordinarily regu- 
late the establishment and maintenance of a school. 

Whether the conditions mentioned in this case, as to fuel, 
would be reasonable or not, will depend to a certain extent upon 
the funds which the district has at its disposal, as well as upon 
the necessity for a school in the town, and I take it, it is certainly 
necessary and reasonable that a school be established in the 
town. 

It is certainly true that the patrons of a school cannot be 
compelled by any legal proceedings, or otherwise, to furnish fuel 



opinions of Attorney General. ^p 

for a school. Whether the electors or the board would have the 
right to dispense with a school in the town of Lusk, should the 
patrons refuse to furnish fuel, that being the condition imposed 
upon them, is a question not very easy to determine, especiallv 
upon the limited facts which are now before me. 

The electors having acted in the matter and instructed the 
board as to their duty respecting the town school, it might be 
said to be a question of considerable doubt whether the board 
could act in the matter in opposition to the wishes of the electors, 
as expressed at their annual meeting. There is no doubt in mv 
mind, that under certain circumstances, the Courts of the State 
would have authority to compel the performance of the public 
duties imposed upon the school board, but I cannot now say un- 
der the facts as presented, whether there is sufficient in the mat- 
ter to authorize a Court to interfere in this particular case. 

Neither your office nor this one has any authority over the 
district board, and if the board refuses to maintain a school in the 
town of Lusk, or such conditions have been imposed that it is 
impossible to maintain a school there under the regulations and 
conditions, and the patrons are dissatisfied, then the proper way 
would be to test the matter bv some proper proceeding in Court. 

I return herewith the letter of Mr Goddard. 
Yours respectfully, 

Charles N. Potter, 

Attorney General. 



^o opinions of Attorney^ General. 

STATE OF WYOMING 

ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE 

CHEYENNE. 

February 5th, 1894. 
Hon. S. T. Farwell, 

Supt. of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyomin<r. 
Dear Sir: 

I am in receipt of your letter of the 20th of January enclos- 
ing a letter of Mrs. S. C. Kervvin, Superintendent of Public 
Schools in Fremont County, dated January 15th, in which she 
states that about one-half of the people of one school district 
have handed her a petition to be placed in one adjoining, and the 
other one-half protest against such change being made; that she 
can compromise the matter by so extending the boundaries of the 
three districts as to utterly destroy one district, in which there is 
no school house, but is a small amount of money and some 
school house furniture, and she desires your advice as to what 
would become of such money and school house furniture, and 
whether or not she has the power to divide it. 

By an examination of her letter, I obser^/e that the territory 
now embraced in the district to be annihilated will thereafter be- 
come parts of the two districts, about one-half going to each of 
such other districts. In case of the legal alteration of districts so 
as to take away all of the territory of one and leave it abolished 
so far as the including of any territory is concerned, the property 
and money would go to the district to which the territory is 
given — this upon general common law principles. There being 
no statute relating to the matter, the County Superintendent 
would have nothing whatever to do with the question of division. 
The district taking the old territory would be obliged to take 
such proceedings as might be necessary to get control of the 
property. But in the absence of any statute governing the mat- 
ter, and as the property is entirely personal and the old district 
going to two different ones, it presents a very difficult question 
and one in which there is no precedent in the absence of statute. 



opinions of Attorney General. j/ 

I am inclined to the opinion, that either of the districts tak- 
ing the territory of the old one would find it impossible by any 
proceeding, either in Court, or otherwise, to legally get posses- 
sion of the money and property of the old district, unless it was 
disposed of in a peaceable manner, and with the entire consent of 
the officers of the old district. 

If the County Superintendent proceeds upon her plan, I can 
only suggest that before doing so, she obtain the consent of all 
of the officers of the old district, that the two districts taking the 
other's territory have an equal division of the property and 
money among such other two districts, so as to save any possible 
legal difficulty. 

I am inclined to the opinion, however, judging from the 
statements contained in Mrs. Kerwin's letter, that as the petition 
which she has received for the annexation of No. 21 to No. i, is 
not signed by the statutory number of legal voters so as to com- 
pel her to take action in the premises, that unless the whole 
matter can be arranged peaceably, including a division of the 
property, she had better abandon the whole project. 

It is proper that I should say that there might be some 
question about the authority of the officers of the district pro- 
posed to be abolished to deliver up the property and money of 
the district except to the authority properh' authorized by law 
to receive the same and there being no sure legal authority in 
my judgment to receive it, they would have a very good excuse 
for refusing to take any action in the premises, but I apprehend 
that the number of inhabitants in the district proposed to be 
abolished is small, and that the officers can readily ascertain and 
decide whether it is safe and proper for them to take the chances 
of entering into such an amicable arrangement. 

I have had a number of inquiries with reference to matters 
of this character, and it is unfortunate that our statutes contain 
such meager provisions respecting the duties of the County 
Superintendents and the alteration of the boundaries of 
school districts, and that the Legislature has entirely failed to 



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provide for the division of property upon the alteration of such 
boundaries. 

I shall in my next report to the Governor and Legislature 
recommend that ample provision be made governing these mat- 
ters, and as the matter is one which, in my judgment, will com- 
mand the favorable attention of the Executive and Legislature, I 
think we can safely expect the next Legislature to provide fully 
for these matters, and if the alteration of districts wherein any 
difficulty would be hable to be encountered, could be postponed 
until after the next session of our Legislature, I should certainly 
deem it most advisable. 

Yours truly, 

C. N. Potter, 

Attornev General. 



. . . REPORT OF THE . . 



Superintendent of Public Instruction 



STATE OF WYOMING. 
1895-1896- 



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Compliments of ESTELLE REEL, 

Superintendent of Public Instruction for Wyoming. 



STATE OF WYOMING 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



or THF: 



State Soperioteniteiit of Piililic liislruriiofi 



SEPTEMBER 30, 1894 to 
SEPTEMBER 30, 1896. 



E:5TELLE: RCEL, 5vi]Der-it\<cKc|ct\t. 



CHEYENNE, WYO. 

SUN-LEADER PRINTING HOUSE. 



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Office ) 

State Superintendent Public Instruction, I 

Cheyenne, Wyo., No^^ i, 1896. ' 3 

To His Excellenc}", AV, A. Eicliards, 

(loveriioi* of Wyoming. 
Sir: — I herewith transmit my biennial report of the 
condition of the public schools of Wyoming from Sep- 
tember 30, 1894, to September 30, 1896. 
Yours Very Hespectfully, 

ESTELLE REEL, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



APR 23 1905 
D. ot 0, 



STATE OF WYOMING. 

Okfk'k ] 

vStatp: Superintendknt PruLic Instiultion, 

CllEVENXK, VV'VO., N()\ . I, 1896. j 

To the Leiiishiture: \ 

C()iii]>l.viini with the re<iuirenieiits of Chapter 5, Laws 
of Wyoiniiiii', lS81)-'90, I resj)eetfiilly transmit to thi^ L'.'SJ,- 
ishitmc information relatiniii- to the (•on<lition of the ])nl)- 
lic scliools of the state for the period from September 30, 
1894, to Sej)tember 30, 181)G, ami I rospectfnllv invite the 
members of your body to visit this department for ex- 
amination of its records a^Ml methods of work. 
Yonrs Very Respeetfnlly, 

ESTELLE REEL. 
Superintendent of Public Instrncticni. 




WYOMING STATE UNIVERSITY. 



REPORT. 



Office J 

State Superintendent Public Instruction, V 

Cheyenne, W'vo., No^^ i, 1896. ) 

As required by the provisious of Chapter 5, Section 1, 
Laws of 1S90, I have the iiouor to submit herewith my 
bieuiiial report of the comlitiou of the public schools of 
this state. The statistics published herein for the years 
IbUo and 189G are as com^jlete as it is possible to get 
them under present conditions. 

Let it be recorded to the credit of the people of Wyo- 
ming, that they hold the interests of education second 
to none, and that the iiumense amount of money needed 
to carry on our system of public schools has been paid by 
inem cUeerlully. 

The present facilities of this department for obtain- 
ing correct and reliable statistics of the educational 
work of the common schools have embarrassed me and 1 
hiid tluit this has been the experience of my predecessor. 
County Superintendents have often been unable to ob- 
tain from the subordinate officers suiflciently accurate 
data to enable them to formulate their reports to this 
office. It should be a in-ominent feature of anv law en- 
acted for the schools that the securins' from school offi- 
cers the requisite data for tabulatinn- accurate statistics 
of education within the state is made sure and reliable. 



6 REPORT OF STATE 

As tlie years pass, aiul our (Mliuatioiial interests increase, 
and the amount of money (expended for this purpose is 
auiiiuented, tliis will he a \vv\ important eonsi(h'ration. 

Much credit is due our county superintendents for 
tlieir untirinji' efforts to secure correct reports under the 
present conditions. The school law, as it now stands, 
]-e(piir<^s district treasnrers and <lerks to furnish a re- 
port to the votei's at the annual district meetings on 
the first Monday in May, closinii,- their accounts up to 
that date. A fnrtliei- rei)ort to the cf)unty superintend- 
(Mits is rc(]uired on the first Monday in September and it 
is this latter re])ort that causes so much com])laint. 

The State Examiner gives it as his opinion that 
three-fourths of the balances now reyxn'ted are forced 
balances, and recommends that the school year shall 
close with the b»*iness of tin- first Monday in May, and 
that County Superintendents of Schools shall make their 
report to the Sni)erintendent of Public Instruction an- 
nually, showing tin* business transacted for the i)revions 
tw(dve months, ending the first Monday in May of the 
( urrent year. 1 heartily endorse this recommemlation 
of the State Examiner. 

Remarks Upon the Comparative Summary. 

Attention is called to the increase in the nnniber 
of scho(ds taught throughout the state. The report for 
1S94 shows 379 schools taught, while in 1896 there have 
been 425, an increase of 4(1, and the increase in the num- 
ber of pupils in the same time has been 1,272. The fig- 
ures for the attendance of pupils are better than ever be- 
fore. The number- of teachers in the state has increased 
to the number of 4(55 while in 1894 only 407 were re- 
]K)rted. Th(^ average of wages has not increased but de- 
clined for the last rear. Our fi<iures show that the cost 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^ 

t 

of tuition lias also slij;htly decreased as compared with 
1894. The increase in the number of school buiklings 
is quite remarkable, 189-1: showing 257, and the present 
year, 306 buildings. Fremont county has expended 
more than any other county during the past year for the 
construction of school buildings and may be justly proud 
of the handsome new building at Lander. Sheridan 
county ranks next in the amount expended for school 
buildings and the enrollment in that county has in- 
creased from 739 in 1891 to 1,171 in 1896. All new 
buildings erected are substantial and a credit to the tax- 
payers. It is encouraging to note that over 1,000 vol- 
umes have been added to the school libraries duj'ing the 
last two years. 

The total amount exuended for the common schools 
of the state during the year ending September 30, 1896, 
was 1253,119.25. For the year ending September 30, 
1894, the total expenditure reported was |240,023.18. 1 
am glad to note that the redemption of school bonds is 
increasing. 

, In accordance with the provisions of the act of the 
last Legislature, approved February 15, 1895, the num- 
ber of districts in Fremont and Uinta counties has been 
reduced, making the total number of school districts in 
the state 182. 

County Supervision. 

The activity of the C(>unty Superintendents is shown 
by the fact of the great number of visks made by them 
in their official capacity during the past two years. 

The County Superintendents in Wyoming are an 
earnest self-sacrificing body of workers. They have 
the cause of education at heart and are most important 
factors in our educational system. The countv salary 



3 REPORT OF STATE 

bill passed by the last Legislature, and which goes into 
effect in January, 1897, will, in many counties, work a 
hardship upon the County Superintendents, wliose salai- 
ies should be increased rather than diminished. The 
coni])eusation in some of the counties will not be over 
1300 a vear. 



Daring the ]3ast year, one of the foremost educa- 
tional A^ orkers of the state, Mr. Loren D. Bailey, formerly 
County t;?u])erintendent of Crook county, has been taken 
from us by the hand of death. Mr. Bailey was very act- 
ive in his efforts for the advancement of the educational 
interests of Crook county and will long be remembered 
for his services in this respect. The following resolu- 
tions were adopted by the officers of that county at the 
time of his death, viz: 

Whereas, It lias pleased Almighty God to take from 
this earth our friend and associate, L. D. Bailey, and. 

Whereas, We recognize the fact that in tue death 
of otir friend, L. D. Bailey, one of the most efficient and 
wortln^ ofiicers of Cr(K)k county has been taken from 
our midst: therefore be it 

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the 
records of the Board of County Commissioners of this 
county and be ptiblished in the Monitor, Freeman and 
Gazette, and a copy of the same be transmitted to his 
parents at lltibUard, Ohio. 

(Signed.) J. L. STOTTS. 

S. A. YOUNG. 
G. D. TODD. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^ 

Course of Study. 

In some of the counties during the past two years 
a unil'orni course of study has been adopted, and it is the 
desire of this department to have a uniform course 
adopted tliroughout the state. It is evident to one ac- 
quainted with our needs, that a satisfactory course of 
study for the rural schools in each of the counties is a 
necessity. Circular letters have been prepared and sent 
to each County Superintendent requesting that they give 
an outline of a course of study which, in their judgment, 
could be used to advantage in all schools of the state, 
graded or ungraded. By so doing, it is hoped that a 
course may be arranged, which, if carefully followed, 
will give the pupils a thorough common school educa- 
tion and secure a symmetrical development of their in- 
tellectual powers. A complete system of education will 
then be formed, fitting the pupils for high schools, and 
later, for the State University. This method will also 
serve to systematize the work of teachers and County 
Superintendents throughout the state, as well as making 
their work more effectual. The best results can only be 
secured by close and watchful supervision on the part of 
the Superintendent. jSext year the course of study will 
have an important place on all institute programs and 
the County Institutes will thus give all teachers an op- 
portunity of familiarizing themselves with the Avork re- 
quired of them. 

County institutes. 

In visiting the County Institutes throughout the 
state, I have been pleased to notice the excellency of our 
teaching force and the great interest manifested b}^ our 
County Superintendents and other school officers in se- 
curing the best talent ])ossible. The teachers of Wyo- 



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ming compare very favorably with those of other 
states and are rapidly advaucing. 

While many of onr teaehers are supplied with the 
best educational magazines and papers, this good work 
should go on until every teacher in the state is a sub- 
scriber to some educational journal. Our teachers must 
do this, if they expect to keep abreast of the times in 
educational matters. I might suggest here that, in 
counties where no educational journal is published, the 
teachers have an educational column in one or more 
county Aveeklies, conducted by an experienced teacher, 
in which the latest and best thought on theory and prac- 
tice, together with other matters of professional interest, 
can be promulgated. The attention of our teachers is 
directed to the Use of books suitable for their use in- 
cluded in the supplement to this report. 

Free Text Books. 

My predecessor in office, lion. S. T. Farwell, made 
the following recommendation in reference to free text 
books, in which 1 heartily concur, 

"In connection with any proposed new school law, 
I would urge a provision for the supply of free text 
books to the pupils of the public schools. I quote the 
following from the report of Hon. Fred Dick, Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction of Colorado, on this sub- 
ject: "The school law of the state (Colorado) permits 
districts to own the text books used in school and furn- 
ish them free to pupils in attendam-e. At the present 
time 201 districts have availed themselves of the privi- 
lege, and I have yet to hear a single complaint raised 
against the plan, while very many, both officers and 
parents have exDressed themselves in its favor. The 
arguments usuallv presented in its favor may be 
summed up as follows, and these points are sustained by 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. j ] 

evidence j^aiued from the experience of districts in otlier 
states througliout the Union, wliich have for years owned 
their text books: 

"First — A o-ain of from 25 to 40 per cent on first 
cost. 

"Second — A gain of at least 33 per cent in the time 
tile book will be in proi)er condition for nse. 

"Third — Considering first cost and time of nse, there 
is a gain of abont 50 per cent in cost to the commnnity. 

"Fourth— The chisses are uniformly supplied at 
the proper time and with the proper text books. 

"Fifth — The very unpleasant distinction between 
rich and poor is avoided. 

"Sixtli^ — Increased attendance. 

"Seventh — Schools are more successfully graded. 

"Eighth — A state or county system is more easily 
carried out. 

"Ninth — A very great and unnecessary expense to 
teachers is avoided. 

From the report of the Superintendent of Schools 
for NeAV York, it is noted that during the year 1891 Del- 
aware has made her text books free, and that Missouri, 
Texas and West Mrginia have adopted the system of 
])urchasiug text books under state contracts." 

The great drawback to the adoption of a system of 
free text books has been the fact that such acti(m would 
require a very large (unginal outlay which our Legisla- 
tures did not wish to place ui)on the people, al- 
though such an (uitlay would result in a Qvent saving 
hereafter. It is recommended that the adoption of a 
system of free text books be left to the voluntary action 
of districts, authority being given them to puchase books 
to supply their i)upils whenever they feel able to do so. 
Any thoughtful i)ersou will readily see that the adop- 
tion of free text books means a great saving to Individ- 



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REPORT OF STATE 



uals. One district iu Laramie county lias, during the 
past year, purchased a supply of school books, and is sell- 
the same to the i^upils at cost. The experiment has 
resulted in giNiug ueiK^ial satisfaction to the Datrons 
of the schools, reducing the outlay for this purpose to 
a considerable extent. 

Common School Lands. 

The following statement shows the status of the 
common school lands of the state in regard to the leasing 
ol' the same. 

RECiLPirLJLA.XION 

Of Common School Lv£iiacls, lSQo = '06. 









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a 














2 






























































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71 






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^ 


Location. 


X 


t 


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:: 


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<^ 


3 


i 


f,< 


2 




- 


~ 


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B 




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— 


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H 


K- 


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Albany 


) 3 


19,848.00 




# 10,220.00 
315.00 


.81 


f 811.(X) 
10.75 


( 'itrliou 


i 44 


17,2!t9.74 




17,ll(i.79 


.98 


800.84 


Coiivcr.Ke 


■IS 


21,280.00 




15,700.00 


.73 


785.(Kt 


Ci'ook 


42 


17,920.00 




11,084.(X) 


.02 


.>54.20 


Fioiiioiit 


80 


12,144.1)8 




10,484.50 


.81 


524.24 


.Johnson 


;?4 


7,205.50 




7,909.97 


1.10 


398..50 




t 110 






1,777.00 




88.8;5 


Laraniie. 


5i;409'.22 




30,213.79 


.70 


1,810.07 


Natrona 


17 

r,i 


9,920.00 
19,5*5.25 




7,244.00 
14,797.71 


.73 
.70 


302.20 


Slieridau 


1,743.89 


Sweetwater 


2 


080.00 




720.00 


1.00 


30.00 


Uinta 


22 


5,320.00 




(i,302.00 


1.19 


318.10 


Westoii 


12 


5,440.00 




3,940.00 


.72 


197.00 








472 


188,022.39 


29 


1149,91-1.70 


.70 


»8,501.24 



It has been estimated that the total acreage of all 
lands granted to the state for the benefit of the common 
fe'chools will be, when surveyed, in the neighborhood of 



SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 13 

3,600,000 acres. The present acreage leased there- 
fore only amounts to about one-twentieth of the whole. 
Since this one-twentieth yields an annual revenue of 
|8,500, it is fair to suppose that, if the entire amount 
were leased, the annual revenue would amount to 
1170,000, or more than half of the full amount expended 
for school purpos<^s duriuji' the past year. If this 
amount could be received as rental, and reapportioned 
to the schools of the state through the Common 
School Land Income Fund, the school taxes would be 
decreased 50 per cent. It would be of public benefit in 
many wnvs if the entire bodv of school land in the 
state could be leased, even if tho rates of rental were 
lower than at pre*««ent obtained. The peonle gener- 
ally would be aided b^- th*^ reduction of taxes; the 
schools would cease to be a burden; and with the great 
area of school land leased, the present conflicting inter- 
ests in sheep and cattle raising might be amicably ad- 
justed. 

In order to aid in this matter, the Board of Trustees 
of the F'tnte Fr.iversity and the members of the Soldiers 
and Sailors' Home commission have interested them- 
selves in the leasing of lands granted for those institu- 
tions and have succeeded in materiallv increasing the 
revenues derived therefrom. I wish that this fact could 
be brought to the attention of the votf^rs at every 
district school meeting and that each district board 
would constitute themselves a committee to see that 
all school lands in the district are leased. If our -peo- 
ple would realize bow much this would contribute to 
reduce thpir taxes. T am sure the matter ^"ould recf^ive 
their attontiou. F-ir-li di«tnVt pliould ma^-^e their school 
lands r>av at least half their exnenses. It is an imnos- 
sibilitv for the members of the Land Board to keep 
themselves informed of all trespassers on school lands. 



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and district boards could be of <;reat assistance in tliis 
res])ect and also in seeiuc,' that all lands are leased at 
their real valuation. 

Common School Land Income Fund. 

The amount of .f24,S88.24, received from the 
rental of lands donated to the common schools by the 
general government, was distributed by the State Sup- 
erintendent on March 31, 1800, as provided in the act 
approved February 10, 1805, on the basis of the (Miroll- 
ment of school children reported by each County 
Superintendent for the school year endino- September 
30, 1895. 

Such apportionment Avas made as follows: 

Albany county $ 2,488 16 

Carbon county 2,397 48 

Converse county 1 ,090 37 

Crook county 1324 81 

Fremont county i»59o 21 

Johnson county 1. 165 56 

Laramie county 3i9^7 9^ 

Natrona county 599 37 

Sweetwater county 2,461 62 

Sheridan county 2,224 97 

Uinta county 4,958 63 

Weston county 659 08 

Total 24,888 24 

The total amount of rentals to the credit of the 
school fund at the time of the distribution was 137,- 
032.88. Of this amount, 112,144.04 was, on account of 
the failure of the bank in which the funds were de- 
posited, not in the hands of the State Treasurer, and 
therefore was not available for distribution. 

The annual receipts for the Common School Land 
Income Fund during the ])ast tAvo years have been |0,- 
000.00, and this amount is increasing each year. The 
distribution of this fund will tend to reduce school 
taxes. 



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15 



The act of the State Legislature, approved Jan- 
uary 1(), 1891, provided that the fuuds arisiug from the 
sale of school lauds shall coustitute a Common School 
Permanent Fund, of which the interest only shall be 
used for the support of tlie common schools. The last 
legislature wisely provided that this fund may be in- 
vested in interest bearing bonds of the school districts 
of the state. The interest on school bonds is not a small 
burden on our people, |7,022.79 having been paid out for 
that purpose during the past year. Hitherto this money 
has been sent to investors outside the state in a sreat 
many cases. As soon as practicable it is hoped that the 
Oommon School Permanent Fund may be invested in 
these bonds, aufl, as the interest arisino- from such in- 
vestment will become a part of the Common School 
Land Income Fund, the taxes for interest will be again 
apportioned over the state through the latter fund. 

Department of Public In5t**uction. 

The gr^r't oood to our sr-h'-»ols! r<^«nltiTio- from nu i^i- 
telbVc^^f and o-eueral sui"»evvi«!ir>u is a matt'^r t^^at 
strides even the mo«t simerfioinl obapwer. but it i«' ■^^^- 
cult for one unfaun'b'nr with the rlnties of this o^ce to 
realize the bnrrleu of Inbor imv>f>'-''^'1 bv statute ou this de- 
partment. A brief snmmarv of the worV which must 
be done mav helu to explain wliv mnnv more important 
reforms have not been effected in the past two years. 

The letter booVs of the office show that the o^cinl 
correspondence durinir this P'^riod has amounted to 
nrer fi,000 Ipffprs, besides circ^ilars and pamphlets. 
Questions nri'^p -n-lnV-h nre uo^ pnntrolled bv anv ex'stin": 
statute and which have not b-p^i decided bv the courts. 
Extensive correspondence is often necessary to acquaint 
the people with their rights. 



1 6 REPORT OF STATE 

The siiperiutendent is required to visit teachers' in- 
stitutes, summer schools, and attend meetings of various 
other educational societies for the i)nr])ose of aAvaken- 
ing interest and in the effort to arouse an educational 
sentiment in the community. Almost the entire tim-^ 
of the superintendent durinji the summer is devoted to 
tliis work. Institutes and associntions at Sheridan, 
Bipi: Horn, Buffalo, Newcastle, Doucrlas, Casper, Lander, 
EvAnston, Kock Rprinos, TJai^dins, Laramie and Chey- 
enne, demand special attention. Lectures nnd educa- 
tional papers have been delivered and read at every in- 
stitute in the state, with the exception of two. This 
'''''ork necessitates much thoueiitful effort nnd it h-ns 
bf^en our <-onstant aim to ouicken the interest in the 
country schools, to secure better suT>prvision, and to 
G:ive to teachers a better appreciation of the work needed 
in the school room. 

The state superintendent is, ex-officio, a member 
of the Board of Trustees of the Wvominc; FniversitVjand 
as sncli, is required to attend all meetin<js of the board. 

The law requires that the Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Instruction shall also ho S-^cretary of the State Board 
of Charities and Eeform, and, as such, shall keep a record 
of the proceedings of thf> board, shall countersign all 
documents made or approved by the board, and shall 
make an annual report to the governor. 

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is Secre- 
tary and Eesjister of the State Board of Land Commis- 
sioners, and is required to make out and countersign all 
leases of state lands and keep a record of the same; file 
and preserve the bonds pven bv lessees or purchasers to 
secure deferred payments; make out and record certifi- 
cates of purchase to purchasers; keep the seal of the 
board and a record of all' meetings held by the board; 
and receive the rental of state lands, receipting for 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. , y 

same nnd tnrniiio- over the money thus I'eceived to the 
slate treasurer. The work in tliis department dnring 
the past tAvo years has been excessively heavy. The 
State Board of Control, dnrinti; this period, has selected 
over 175,000 acres of land in addition to the amount for- 
merly controlled by the state. The necessary work of 
selecting-, recordinii, ])lattiniT^ an<l leasing- this land has 
fallen entirely np(m the office of the Uejiister of the 
I'.oard of Land Commissioners. Resides this there has 
been a c(mstantly increasinu' nnmbei' of leases issued for 
school lands. ^^'hen it is considererl that this amount 
of 175,000 acres of land is comi^ri -^ed of small bodies, 
ranjiino- from forty acres to tAvo and three thousand 
acres in a tract, it will be seen that the number of leases 
required is very laroe. BetVre the leasinti' of a tract can 
be considered, the land must be selected in the sevf^ral 
Ignited States land offices ami be recorded and Dlatted 
on the records in the office of the reni'^ter. After art- 
plications have been fi^ed and af-ted uiion, each l^ase 
must be issued and recorder!, a bend filled out, and the 
l>apers forwarded to tlir» comitv clerk of the county in 
which the land is situatetl for execution. When the 
tirst payment is forwarded, notatujii'-" must ap,ain be made 
on all records. 

If a lease could be i^yued for tive years and not re- 
quire' any further attention <iTn'in«r that period, the work 
W(nild be comr>aratiyel'- li-cht, h^'t ■ :!ch mo!i(h the rec- 
ords must be looked over to see, ti" t, Avhat rentals are 
due, in order that notices may be sent; second, Avhat 
leases have run beyond the time for execution; third, 
what leases avIU expire Avirlsin a short period; and fourth, 
all payments that are deb'n ]ueiit after several notices, 
in order that the cases may be reported to the board for 
action on the bonds. AYhen leases are about to expire 
notices of that fact are sent to lessees, together with 



1 3 REPORT OF STATE 

blanks for making application to renew their leases. 
Quite often, three and fonr notices are required to be 
sent before the payment of rental is forwarded. This 
requires a continual oversight of all leases and certifi- 
cates of purchase on the records, besides a large corres- 
pondence in regard to all new applications which are 
being received. It is sometimes thought it is a very sim- 
ple matter to receive an application to lease and file it, 
but it must be considered that the papers require a care- 
ful examination^ to see that no conflicts exist and that 
a fair valuation is placed upon the land before it can be 
filed to await the action of the board. In the same man- 
ner, it seems a small matter to receive a half dozen pay- 
ments on leases in a day, but even this one item requires 
a great deal of time to fully record. Taking into con- 
sideration the cash entries winch are made, each pay- 
ment is noted five different times, and a letter is then 
written to the lessee acknowledging the receipt of the 
rental. Three of these entries are full receipts, one re- 
ceipt is sent to the lessee, one is noted on the lease in the 
office, and a further receipt must be given to the state 
auditor. 

The law authorizes a contingent which allows the 
heads of other departments to appoint such clerks for 
their office as they deem advisable, and it is not easv to 
discern the wisdom of the rostrictious placed upon the 
clerical assistance afforded to this department. 

In order that the usefulness and benefits of the su- 
pervision of schools mav be felt, the arnoronriation for 
this office should be largelv increased. Schools should be 
visited, and it must be taken into consideration that 
Wyoming is a large state and that the cost of traveling 
from one section to another is not a small i1»em. In or- 
der to reach Lander, for example, or the schools of Fre- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. jo 

mont or Big Horn counties, a person ranst travel over 
500 miles, while from Cliej^enne to Buffalo, about an 
equal distance must be traveled. The purchase of school 
registers, (which are used in every school and cost about 
|1.00 each), blanks for teachers' reports, clerks' reports, 
teachers' certificates, county superintendents' reports, 
Avith stationery, postage and incidentals for use in the 
office of the state superintendent, almost entirely ex- 
hausts the present appropriation, leaving very little for 
visiting schools or clerk hire. In some states, it is the 
rule to deduct the cost of all school registers, report 
blanks, etc., from the a])i)ortionment of funds to the dif- 
ferent counties, but, in Wyoming, we have no law au- 
thorizing this and thus the entire cost unfairly comes 
from the amount appropriated for the contingent ex- 
])enses of tlie state superintendent. 

New bhmk forms have been prepared sliowiug the 
trustees elected in each district at the annual 
school meeting in May. These election reports enable 
this department to have a complete record of all school 
officers. 

Arbor Day. 

April 26 was appointed by the governor in 1895 to 
be observed as Arbor Day, and, in 1806, May 1st was set 
apart for this purpose. The interest in this day is stead- 
ily increasing and our schools have aided very much in 
this respect by the public exercises lield by the pupils. 
Circulars and programs for the observance of the day 
have been sent out each year from this department. 

Flag Day. 

June 14 is the anniversary of the adoption of the 
stars and stripes as the national flag of our country. 
While it is not a legal holiday it seems fitting that the 



20 REPORT OF STATE 

day should be remembered, especially in the schools of 
the state. School trustees and superintendents are re 
quested to call the matter -to the attention of local 
school authorities so far as possible with the recom- 
mendation that special care be taken to display the na- 
tional flag upon every school building on that day, and 
that a short i)rogram of ap]^roi)riate souses and recita- 
tions be arranged . 

In this way a reveren(*e for our institutions will be 
impressed upon our school children and through them 
upon the people of the state. Admiration for the flag 
need not imply military spirit, but rather love of country, 
obedience to law, patriotic devotion to our government, 
and generous desire for peace and good will among all 
nations. Let the day be fittingly celebrated. Let the 
children be taught what the flag represents. 

"With its red for love, and its white for law. 
And its blue for the hope that our fathers saw 
Of a larger liberty." 

University Lands and State University. 

The following statement, taken from the records in 
the office of the Register of the State Board of Land Com- 
missioners, shows the condition of the university lands of 
the state on September .30, 1800. 

By the act of congress, approved February 18, 1881, 
46,001,. '^4 acres of land were granted to the state univer- 
sity and these lands have been selected as follows: 

Albany county iS.i.il 46 acres 

Cnrbon ronntv 1 1 -5 '9 80 acres 

Conver'sp coniifv 5.043 70 acres 

Johnson cou"tv 1.263 91 acres 

Laramie connty 8 261 06 acres 

Natrona county 1,841 41 acres 

Total 46,091 34 acres 

Of the land selected, 4704.87 acres have been leased 
i'i tlie following counties: 



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21 



Counties. 


No. Leases. 


Acreage. 


AV. Val. 


An. Rental. 


Albany 


2 

4. 
I 

I 

2 


1,024.87 

1,920.00 

640 . 00 

640 . 00 

480 . 00 


.81 
2.07 
•25 
•25 
■50 


$ 41 .62 


Carbon 


I 99 . 00 
8.00 
8.00 


Laramie 

Converse 


Natrona 


12.00 








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4,704.87 


1.07 


^268.62 



It will be seeu by the above that the annual rental 
from these lands is }!?2G8.GlI and the total revenue re- 
ceived from them by this ofBce during the period ex- 
tending from April 1st, 1891 to September 30th, 1896, 
has been |1,250.27, for which the legislature has pro- 
vided no means of disbursement. 

I also submit the following correspondence from 
Hon. F. P. Graves, president, in reference to the present 
status of the university: 

Laramie, Wyoming, November 28th, 1896. 
Miss Estelle Reel, State Superintendent of Public In- 
struction, Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Dear Madam: I enclose herewith the report of the 
university as requested. I am pleased to have the op- 
portunity to make it, and to contribute to your biennial 
statement. Yours Most Respectfully, 

(Signed.) FRANK PIERREPONT GRAVES. 

President. 

The State University is the consummation of the 
public education of the state. This fact is growing more 
widely into recognition of late years, and students from 
all over the state are now in attendance. This move- 
ment should be encouraged. The faculty of the univer- 
sity is unusuallly strong, even for a state institution, 



2 2 REPORT OF STATE 

and is superior to that of most denominational colleges 

t(> Nvliich some citizens are still sending their children. 

The attendance at tlie nniversity for the fall term 

is over 140, and will probably reach 1()0 or more before 

the end of the next term. This is a .gain of one-third over 

any previous year. The attendance for the last five 

years is as follows: 

1892-93 107 

1893-94 109 

1894-95 106 

1895-90 118 

1896-97 (probable attendance) i6o 

To make the university more truly an institution 
of higher learning, the trustees this year removed the 
sub-preparatory class. Had that remained the number 
of students would probably have reached 200 this year. 
The university extension courses are also growing into 
populai' favor. 

In other directions the university has made marked 
advances during the past two years. The standard of 
scholarship has been greatly raised and educators of 
high rank have been added to the faculty. It will go 
on increasing in usefulness, if given the proper support 
and patronage by the people of the state. 

A dormitory for 3^oung men is absolutely neces- 
sary at the present time, to keep pace with the growth of 
the university. That the expenses of living might be 
greatly reduced, the president and a few of the faculty 
have this year established at their own expense a 
boarding house where male students may obtain board 
at |17 per month. If the legislature would build a 
dormitory for the university, board could be given the 
young men at cost and the influence of the university 
outside of Laramie would be more strongly felt. 

The university at the present time includes the fol- 
lowing departments: 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 23 

The preparatory department. 

The college, with classical, scientific, literary and 
philosophical courses of study. 

The agricultural college. 

The college of mechanic arts. 

The school of mines. 

The normal school. 

High schools which adopt the university prepara- 
tory^ course of studj^ will be enrolled as "Accredited High 
Schools," and work done in these schools will be ac- 
cepted on presentation of grades, in so far as it is 
equivalent to corresponding studies in the preparatory 
department The following have been enrolled as Ac- 
credited schools: Cheyenne, Evanston, Lander, Lara- 
mie, Eawlins, Rock Springs and Sheridan. 

Very Eespectfully, 
FKANK PIERREPONT GRAVES. 

President. 



State Teachers' Association. 

One of the most effective aids in educational devel- 
opment in the state has been the work of the State 
Teachers' Association and the continuance of the meet- 
ings of this organization should be encouraged and 
aided by all who desire to see the teachers of the state 
maintain the high standard required by modern educa- 
tional methods. 

The Wyoming State Teachers' Association was 
formed in 1891, the first meeting being held at Laramie, 
when Dr. A. A. Johnson was elected president. 

The second meeting was held December 28-30, 1892 
at Cheyenne. The third meeting was at Rawlins in 
1893, the fourth at Rock Springs in February 1891, and 
the fifth at Evanston in 1895. All of these meetings 



24 



REPORT OP STATE 



have iii-oused entlmsiasiii aiul luucli iuterest lias been 
taken in the instnu-tions and lectures forming the pro- 
grams. 

The sixth meeting will be held in Laramie in ISOT. 
The aims and purposes of the association are sho\yn by 
the constitution and bvdaws adopted in 1891 and under 
which its work is conducted, as follows: 

Preamble, Constitution and By=Laws. 

VllKAMBLK. 
llesolved, That we, the teachers of Wyoming, in con- 
vention assembled, in order to advance the interests of 
education and to diffuse an educational spirit among the 
teachers of the commonwealth, do now and hereby form 
a State Teachers' Association. 

CUCWSTITUTION. 

Article 1. This association shall be called the Wyo- 
ming (State Teachers' Association. 

Article 2. The association shall hold its meetings 
annually. Special meetings may be called at any 
time by the written request of the executive committee. 

Article o. The otticers of this association shall 
consist of a president, a vice-president, a secretary, two 
assistant secretaries, a treasui'er, and an executive com- 
mittee of live, of which the president of the association 
shall be chairman and the secretary of the association 
secretary. All officers named in this article shall be 
elected annually and hold their office until their suc- 
cessors are elected. 

Article 4. It shall be the duty of the president to 
preside at the meetings of the association, and to attend 
to the duties incumbent upon said office. The vice-presi- 
dent shall preside in case of his absence. 

Article 5. The duties of the secretary shall be such 
as usually pertain to that office. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^h 

Article .6. It shall be the duty of the treasurer to 
receive all funds belouoing to the association and pay 
out the same only on orders from the chairman of the 
executive committee. He shall keep a faithful account 
of all moneys received and expended, and report the 
condition of the finances when called upon to do so at 
an}' regular meeting of the association. 

Article 7. The executive committee shall de- 
termine the duration of the annual meetings, arrange 
for the literary exercises, prepare programs, make terms 
with railroads, and determine the time and place of an- 
nual meeting, when the same has not been indicated 
b}'^ the association. They shall hold one meeting dur- 
ing the year, at such time and place as the chairman 
may select, which shall be at least three months prior 
to the annual meeting. 

Article 8. This association shall consist of teach- 
ers and of state, county and district school officers, in 
Wyoming. Each member shall sign the constitution, 
and pay 50 cents annually before being entitled to vote 
or hold office. Honorary members may be elected at 
any annual meeting, and may participate in the debates, 
but not be entitled to vote. 

Article 9. All officers shall be elected by ballot ex- 
cept when otherwise ordered bj^ the association. A 
majority of the votes cast shall elect 

Article 10. This constitution may be altered or 
amended by a vote of three-fourths of the members 
present at any regular meeting of the association. 

BY-LAWS. 

1. The standing committees shall be composed of 
five members each and shall be appointed annually by 
the chair. They shall be as follows: 
(a.) Committee on finance, 
(b.) Committee on resolutions. 



26 REPORT OF STATE 

(c.) Committee on school law. 

2. The duties of the standing committees shall be 
those indicated by their titles. 

3. During debate this association shall conform 
to the laws of deliberative bodies generally. 

4. There may be a nominating committee ap- 
pointed by the chair on the first day of each session and 
shall consist of one member present from each county. 
This committee shall select the officers subject to the ap- 
proval of the association. 

School Libraries. 

The benefits to be derived by teachers and pupils 
from a well selected school library are inestimable 
While the statistical reports submitted herewith show 
that the number of volumes in our school libraries is 
increasing, still the number of books is greatly dispro- 
portionate to the number of pupils. In fact there are 
many schools in the state which do not contain even 
books of reference. 

I strongl}^ urge upon school trustees the necessity 
for providing libraries for every school. Their librar- 
ies should, first of all, contain necessary reference books, 
dictionaries and encyclopedias. 

After these works are supplied a general library 
will be fouud invaluable. I include in this report sev- 
eral lists of books, which can be secured at moderate 
cost and the purchase of which would prove a valuable 
investment for every school at present unsupplied with 
a library. (See Appendix XI.) 

Agricultural College Lands. 



A grant of 90,000 acres has been made by the gen- 
eral government for the benefit of the State Agricultural 
C'oUege. In connection with this grant, it was pro- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 2- 

videcl tliat the laud could uot be selected iu bodies of 
less tliau IGO acres aud that uot more than 640 acres of 
land granted for this purpose should be leased 
to any individual. The i^ractice of only selecting lands 
which can be immediately leased and thus yield a rev- 
enue, has prevented the selection of any quantity of 
laud for the agricultural college. It has been thought, 
however, that this plan will result in securing more 
valuable laud for the institution, for as the state grows 
older aud population increases, the people will realize 
the immense advantage of procuring title to govern- 
ment land through state selections, a process which 
does not take over a year to secure final patent, and the 
tedious process of homesteading and irrigating land. 

Opinions. 

I have included in this report, for the information 
of school otticers, several opinions rendered by the at- 
torney general in matters upon which decisions have 
been asked. (See Appendix VIII.) 

The state examiner has also kindly furnished this 
oflice with copies of opinions rendered by him in refer- 
ence to the financial affairs of school districts. (See Ap- 
pendix IX.) 

Statistics. 

Lists of County Superintendents aud statistical 
tables showing the school attendance, number of teach- 
ers, average compensation of teachers, cost of tuition, 
etc., for the years 1895 and 1896 Avill be found in this re- 
port. (See Appendices I, II, and VII.) 

Tabulated reports of the financial condition of the 
schools of the state, as reported by the county superin- 
tendents for the vears 1895 and 1896 are also included. 
(See Appendices III, IV, VI, aud VII.) 



28 REPORT OF STATE 

In conclusion I desire to express my sincere thanks 
to the county superintendents, school trustees and 
teachers of the state for the cheerful support they have 
given me and for their hearty co-operation in the work 
of advancing the educational interests of Wyoming. 

Very Kespectfully, 
ESTELLE REEL, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



APPENDIX 1. 



List of County Superintendents, 1897-1 S98 



30 



REPORT OP STATE 



STATE OF WYOMING. 



County Superintendents of Schools. 



CotTNTY. Superintendent. 

Albany, Mrs. Sarah W. Pease, 

Carbon, Miss Gertrude M. Huntington, 

Big Horn, Mrs. Belle T. Howell, 

Converse, Mr. Charles A. Sherman, 

Crook, Miss Barbara Gunn, 

Fremont, Mrs. Mary A. Mason, 

Laramie, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawes, 

Johnson, Mrs. Cornelia Snyder, 

Natrona, Miss W. M. Clark. 

Sheridan, Mrs. Marion Dillon^ 

Sweetwater, Mrs. Mary A. Clark, 

Uinta, Mrs. Mary J. Young, 

Weston. Miss Emma C. Patterson, 



POSTOFFICE APDBESS. 

Laramie. 

.Saratoga. 

Strong. 

Manville 

Sundance. 

Lander. 

Cheyenne. 

BuBalo. 

Casper. 

.Sheridan. 

Rock Springs. 

Evanston. 

Newcastle. 



APPENDIX I 



Public School Statistics, Year Ending September 
30, 1895- 



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APPENDIX VIi: 



Opinions of the Honorable Attorney General. 



. . REPORT OF STATE 



Opinions of Attorney General. 

Cheyenne, Wyoming, March 7, 1895. 
Miss Estelle Reel, Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Dear Madam: I have received your letter of Feb- 
ruary' 3rd, enclosing a communication from Miss W. M. 
Clark, County Superintendent of Natrona county, in 
which she states that "On the 14th of September, Dis- 
trict No. 0, in this county (Natrona county) was formed. 
Our late superintendent refused to make any appropria- 
tion whatever, on the ground that there was not three 
months of schooling before the first of December. The 
board is of the opinion that they should have an appro- 
priation on which to start the school. Now I should 
like to have jonr opinion on the matter. Would it be 
projier for me to make an appropriation to the said 
school district?" 

You request my advice as to the proper legal meth- 
ods to pursue in adjusting the matter in question. 

Under Section 3957 of the Revised Statutes, the 
clerk of each district is required to submit to the County 
Superintendent of Schools, on the first Monday of Sep- 
tember of each year, a report for the past year; that is, 
for the year immediately preceding the first Monday in 
September, which report shall contain among other 
things, the number of schools taught in each district, 
the number of days each scholar attended the same, and 
the number of schools and branches taught; the num- 



SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

ber of pupils in each school aud of each sex; the number 
of teachers employed in each school ; the number of days 
the school has been taught and by Avhom. 

Section 3914 of the Eevised Statutes, amended by 
Chapter 07, of the Session Laws of 1888, page 141, pro- 
vides that the county superintendents of each county 
shall on the first Monday in December annually apnor- 
tion the county school tax, and all the money in the 
countv treasury belouo:ini>- to the county school fund, the 
said fund to be distributed in the following manner: 

Each school district in his county shall be appor- 
tioned the sum of .1?150, for the payment of teachers in 
such district, and all moneys remaining after such ap- 
portionment shall be apportioned in each district ac- 
cording to the number of pupils in attendance at schools 
of said district reported to him bv the several district 
clerks, but no district shall be entitled to the amount of 
%lirtO, for the pavmeut of teachers, beside the pro rata ap- 
portionment, as provided in this section, where there nrp 
less than eijiht scholars of school ace in said district. 
Said section aVo Drovides for the supplementary ap- 
portionment of the monev of the countv school fund at 
any fim^'. aftf>v the first Mondav of Dec^mbfr and r»rior 
to the fiv'^t of the followinq: JnrtP. nnrl f^^^o]^ nrjnorfion- 
ment shall be pro rata in acoordnncp to tho numbpr of 
nupils in attendnnce in anv and all srhools in paid dis- 
friof. as r«^r>orted bv the several district clorVs in thpir 
Inst nnnnal reports. 

Thf oinf»etir»n T^'^hioh i« onbrn'tt^'l in T^nnT" r>rkTnnTnri- 
inatinn. serums to involve the inolit of tho snnorint/^i^'i'^nii 
to rofnc'O mi n^'»T~»Arfif>nTn<^nt r>l^ tlio ncfonn'l thnt th'^ro 
Tras not ^lirAP montlT^ onlmolino- l^riforo thc» ti^^'t ^Tonrlav 
in T^opAnihoT". As to this obipction, tho noint is cer- 
tainlv not ■^\-ell tal-en. 

However, the difficnltv which nntnrallv arisos in 
this district. No. 9, of Xatronn comitv, is that not havin<T 
been formpd until aftor the first Mondav in Sontpmber. 
and subsenuent to tl^e tinre wlipu renorts had boon sent 
to the conntv surterintendpnt® hr- the district clerl's. ^f 
the old districts from which it was taken, the new dis- 



^6 REPORT OF STATE 

trict Avoiild not be entitled to be considered by the 
county superintendent in . making the apportionment 
based upon Sections 3957 and 3914 of the lievised Stat- 
utes as amended. 

In the biennial report of the attorney general of 
Wyoming 1891-1892, page 32, referring to a communica- 
tion from your predecessor, lion. S. T. Farwell, Avith ref- 
erence to certain questions submitted by County Super- 
intendent Mary Wright of Albany county. Attorney 
(reneral Potter I think very correctly takes the ground 
that not only the December apportionment, but also the 
June apportionment, are based upon the reports of the 
District Herl-'s furnisher! to th<^ Tountv Superintendent 
on the first Monday of Sentember. While this would 
leave the new district without funds from the 9th of 
September, 1894, the date upon which it was organized, 
until the December, 1895, apportionment, still at the 
same time, as the statute has made no other provision, 
I can see no method by which an exception can be made 
of the new district. Had District No. 9 been organized 
prior to the first Monday in September, the clerk would 
have filed the report required by the statute, and said 
district would have received its share of the public funds 
in the December distribution. 

I think that if the County Superintendents in appor- 
tioning new districts, wcmld be careful to see that no 
new districts are organized between the date at v/hich 
the report of the district clerks is called for, and the 
date of the apportionment, any further trouble in this 
respect could be avoided. 

Very respectfullv yours, 
BENJAMIN F.' FOWLER, 

Attornev General. 



Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 7, 1895. 

Miss Estelle Keel, State Superintendent of Public In- 
struction, Cheyenne, Wyo. 
Dear Madam: Referring to your communication of 

the 7th of September, in which you refer to a commu- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^^ 

iiicatioii received by your office from Miss Emma C. 
I'atterson, County Superintendent of Weston County, 
and in which you submit the following statement of 
facts: 

"A new District has been formed in Weston County, 
embracing portions of Districts Nos. 1 and 2. The meet- 
ing to elect officers w^ill be held on July 10th. The 
greater portion of their district has been in District 
!No. 2. Now, the question is this: The levy on taxable 
j'.roperty that was made last May was paid of course 
to District No. 2. The new District being formed, we 
wish to know what the law is concerning this tax. If 
the new District (Xo. 3) receives any portion of the 
funds in the treasury of District No. 2, also, if the cash 
on hand in District No. 2 is apportioned to District 
No 3 according to the number of scholars in the new 
District." 

In reply, I desire to state that the question of the 
division of the cash on hand in District No. 2, is fully 
discussed by Attorney Geneial Potter, on page 22 of his 
Bi-ennial report, 1893-4, his decision being to the effect 
that Avhen a school district is divided, the old district 
retains the money on hand. I have this day forwarded 
to you a copy of his opinion in which I fully concur. 

In reo:ard to the question of the division of the tax 
which is levied at the May meeting, I desire to state 
that und(-r Section 31)()5 of the Revised Statutes of Wyo- 
ming, it is provided that "Whenever a sum of money lias 
been voted by a district, the clerk shall, under the super- 
vision of the director, make out and certify, over his 
omcial signature, the amount of money voted in this 
district, and on or before the 4th Monday in May, in 
each year, cause the same to be filed in the office of the 
clerk of the Board of County Commissioners." 

It is also provided that the levy shall be made upon 
this certificate, and under the provisions of Section 
3968, it is provided that the money collected upon the 
district tax roll shall be paid by the director directly 
to the treasurer of the proper district, and shall take his 
receipt therefor. 



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REPORT OF STATE 



The "treasurer of the proper district" referrinoj to 
the district where the tax. was voted. There is no pro- 
vision made under tlie laws of this State, or any au- 
thority ojiven for a district organized subsequent to the 
annual meeting- to vote a special tax. 

As to the regular tax, the County Superintendent 
shall apportion in December the districts which are 
organized prior to the month of September, and where 
reports have been tiled with the County Clerk in the 
manner provided by law, they are entitled to a share in 
the division of the funds, both as to the floO.OO allowed 
for each district and also for the pro rata share accord- 
ing to the number of pupils in attendance at the schools 
of the district as reported by the district clerks, in the 
September report. 

I am therefore of the opinion that Districts Nos. 1 
and 2 are entitled to all of the cash on hand in their re- 
spective treasuries and to the proceeds of the special tax 
levy for their districts and that the new No. 3 will re- 
ceive no funds whatever except its pro rata share of the 
county tax according to the division which will be made 
in December by the County Superintendent, as based 
upon the September reports of the District Clerks of the 
County, 

Respectfullv submitted, 

BENJ. F. FOWLER, 

Attornev General. 



Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 12, 1895. 
Miss Estelle Reel, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 

ti(m, Cheyenne, Wyo. 
Dear Madam: Referring to your favor of the 11th, in 
which you request a construction of the fifth paragraph 
of Section 3027, set forth in page 22 of the School Laws 
of this State: 

I desire to state that I think the law is very clear 
in its provisions, viz., that each school district in this 
state may levy a tax which shall not exceed ten mills 
on the dollar of taxable property in such district, with 
the exception that no school district where the taxable 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^g 

property exceeds the sum of three millions of dollars 
shall levy a tax in excess of five (5) mills, and in districts 
where the valnation sliall be less than two hnndre<l 
tlionsand dollars the tax shall not exceed five mills. 
In all districts where the valnation is between two hnn- 
dred thonsand dollars and three million dollars the tax 
may be voted and levied np to the limit of ten mills. 

Yonrs truly, 
BENJAMIN F. FOWLEIl, 

Attorney (lencral. 



APPHNDLX IX. 



Opinions ok 'jhe Honorable State Examinei^. 



REPORT OF STATE 



Opinions of State Examiner. 



Mr Eil L. ratriok,* Clerk, School District Xo. (I Tatriik, 
Wvomiiiir. 

Dear Sir: Keplyiiiii to voiir letter of the ."Ust ultimo. 
2so aceouuts shall be allowed by the Board of School 
Directors unless the same shall be made out iu separate 
items, properly dated and the value of each item speci- 
tically described, and when no specitied fees 
are alh>w"e<l by law, the date that such services were 
rendered and time actually and necessarily devoted to 
the performance of any service charued in such account 
shall be specilied, which account so made out shall be 
veritied by the affidavit, sottinsx fo.th that said ac -ount 
is just and correct, and that the whole or no part of the 
same has been paid by tlie Districts or any individuil. 

T]:e fore^o-'ns: i^ wl at is leqrived of the State. Conntv 
aiid :>fnnicipal accounts in order that they nmy conn>ly 
with the provisions of Section 7 of Article i(> of the 
co^istitution and the same rule should apply to school 
districts. 

I do not understand that this will have any effect 
in the matter of the preparation of your reports. 

"Referrins: to the duties of the clerk as well as other 
officers. I will o-ive you the followinj.; references which 
appear to cover almost all the matter; , to-wit: 

Chapter 78, Laws 18S8, Revised Statutes, Sections 
3935, 3939, 3940, 3941, 3951. 3953, 3954, 3959. 

Very resjiectfully, 
HARKY B. HENDEBSOX, 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



53 



October 9, 1895. 
lion. Estelle Reel, State Superintendent of Publif In- 
struction. 

Dear Madam: I beg leave to call your attention to 
Section 7, of Article 10, of the Constitution, which reads 
as follows, to- wit: "No money shall be i>aid out of the 
state treasury except upon ax)propriation by law and on 
\\arrant drawn by the proper officer, and no bills, claims, 
accounts or demands against the state, or any county or 
political subdivision, shall be audited, allowed or paid, 
until a full itemized statement in writing, verified by 
affidavit, shall be filed with the officer or officers." T am 
of the opinion that a school district is a xxditical sub- 
division, and that all accounts rendered to the officers 
of school districts for payment should be fully itemized 
and verified bv affidavit before the same should be consid 
ered or allowed by .-^uch officers, ^yill you kindly advise 
the County Superintendents of the several counties of 
the State, to bring the matter to the attention of the 
District officers, and ask that they obsf^ve the re piire 
iiicnts of the section of the Constitution herein quoted. 

Very respectfully, 

HAItRY B. IIEXDERSOX. 



Miss E. C. Patterson, Newcastle, Wyo. 

Dear Madam: Ifef erring to our conversation of a 
few days since relative to institute expenses, I have the 
honor to refer y<ju to Chapter 72, Subdivision 1, Section 1, 
of the Laws of 1888, which provides among other things 
that "It shall be the duty of the Count}' Board of Com- 
missioners, in each Cotmty, to appropriate annually the 
sum of one hundred dollars for the payment of such 
instructors or lecturers, as the County Superintendent 
ma^' employ to assist him in holding the County Insti- 
tutes." You will notice that the statute carefully indi- 
cates just what expense shall be paid from such appro- 
priation. 

In the event of an appropriation so made by the 
Board of Commissioners and the accounts of lecturers 
and instructors not being as great as the amount aj)- 



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propriated, the residue of the appropriation Avouhl revert 
to the fund from which it was originally appropriated. 

Accounts should be hied for payment with the 
Board of Commissioners, as in payment of County ex- 
penses, and further should bear the approval and en- 
dorsement of the Superintendent to the effect that the 
service was actually i)erformed and that the same shouhl 
be paid from the appropriation made by the Board of 
Commissioners for that purpose. 

I construe the law as being mandatory upon the 
Board to make the appropriation but it does not necessa- 
rily folloM' that it should all be expended. 

The Statute is very vague as to the fund such ap- 
propriation shall be made from, and inasmuch as it i^ 
within the province of the Board to determine the number 
of mills that nmy be levied for general school purposes, 
they may make the appropriation from the General 
School Fund, or that ])art of such fund derived from the 
avails of the levy for that purpose. Had the statute not 
provided a definite lev}^ for general school purposes it is 
possible that the approi)riatiou would have to he made 
from the general county fund, I am therefore of the opin- 
ion that your Bi ard of Commissioners may appropriate 
from the fund realized from the general school levy, 
a sufficient amount to ])ay such accounts as come within 
the meaning of the statute incurred at your recent 
session of County Institute. 

Very truly, 
HARRY B. HENDERSON. 



APPENDIX X. 



Reports of County Superintendents. 



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Statement of Schools in Albany County. 



There are in Albany county twenty-five (25) regularly 
organized i^chool Districts, and schools have been tanght 
dnriug the past y(^ar in all of them. Applications are 
constantly being received for the organization of new 
districts, but the hiw limiting the number to twenty- 
live, in each county, prevents the granting of such peti- 
tions. 

The total number of ^ chools taught during the nast 
year in this county was lifty-four (54). Total number 
(if pu])ils, 1,100. 

The aggregate amount paid teachers |21, 002.80. 
]'^)ur substantial scliool houses have been built during 
the past year and there is a growing tendency to eouip 
tlie schools with suitable apparatus so essential to aid in 
school work. Xearly all schools are supplied with com 
bination school charts treating on topics taugiit, and 
Jiumy schools have globes and maps. They are also 
seated with regular school seats and desks, ten/ling 
greatly to render school work easy and ])leasant, for the 
])upils, and lessen to a great degree the labors of the 
teachers. 

There is an increasing demand for more schools and 
longer terms in the country districts. Our city schools 
were never in a more prosperous condition than during 
the past year, equijjped as they are by a most excellent 
corps of teachers, and directed by an etificient principal, 
who devotes all his energies durino- the entire year, to 
render more eflicient the work of the Laramie schools. 

The school year in the Qitw schools has been reduced 
to nine months. A large and successful Countv Teach- 



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ers' Institute was held the hist week in June, "The best 
one we ever had," was the general verdict accorded it. 
The teachers of the County almost without exception 
availed themselves of an opportunity to attend, and ren- 
dered all the assistance in their power to make it a suc- 
cess. The small amount appropriated for coiiductini; 
the institute prevents the employing of educators from 
a distance, but the President and Faculty of the State 
University, rendered valuable aid and contribut(Hl miicli 
to its success. 

Eespectfullv submitted, 
SARAH T^\ PEAwSE, (>)unty Superintendent. 



Carbon County. 

Carbon County had on September 1, 1894, twenty- 
six scliool <]istricts, and has gained none, on account of 
the law limiting the number of districts according to 
population. There are in my office no less than six peti- 
tions for the (U'ganization of new districts, none of whicli 
can be granted, though all are deserving and at least 
two would enroll twenty children each. Five schools 
only are on the railwaj'^, leaving twenty-one to be reacherl 
by stage or private conveyance. 

On account of the large size of Carbon County, this 
stage travel is inconvenient particularly in the winter 
time. Our country schools have from nine to forty pu- 
pils enrolled. Three schools, distant fifty to seventy 
miles from the railway, have forty pupils each, while six 
toM'u schools have from TOO to 400 in attendance. We 
have four graded schools in the county, viz: Rawlins, 
Avith eight departments, Carbon two, Hanna three, and 
Saratoga two. Rawlins has a fine high school, supports 
a free kindergarten department with an average attend- 
ance of sixty, and employs a special teacher to instruct 
all the departments in music. 

Three substantial school buildings, two frame an 1 
one log, all of large size, have been erected in country 
districts during the past year. 

Four buildings are poor, but two of these are soon to 
be replaced with good ones. The dirt roof and stove 



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pipe chimney is becoming a thing of the past Twenty- 
rive districts own buihlings, and the majority of these 
are very comfortable. Quite a number of districts are 
well supplied with the most necessary apparatus, as 
charts, dictionaries, maps and reference books, and four 
own musical instruments. 

Have examined during the two years thirty-five 
teachers, endorsed four certificates from Laramie and 
Albany Counties, and honored eight normal school or 
university diplomas and one kindergarten diploma. 

With the aid of the Assessor, I have redistricted the 
County and prepared a large maj) of same, showing cor- 
rect boundaries of school districts — a thing greatly 
needed. 

During the year 1895, under instructions from our 
State Superintendent, a census of the school population 
of the County was taken, and it disclosed the fact that 
we have nearly 1,300 pupils of school age. 

Have held two successful Institutes, in Carbon and 
Kawlins, respectively. Attendance was large on each 
occasion, and the. sessions and lectures, by men prom- 
inent in educational and State affairs, w^ere interesting 
and profitable. The presence of our efficient State Su- 
perintendent at these Institutes was a great encourag- 
ment to us, and was highly appreciated by both teachers 
and County Superintendent. 

Have visited every school district in the county — all 
except two districts — two or three times and find that 
nscL'llent work is being done in nearly every instance, 
though there is, and ahvays will be, room for improve- 
ment. The greatest drawback with which we have to 
deal, is the lack of continuity and uniformity in our coun- 
try school work. Our teachers are alive to this fault and 
we all hope it may be remedied at an early day. The 
main essential to a good school is a good teacher, and 
Carbon County is endeavoring to improve in this regard. 
The standard is being raised as rapidl^^ as is wise, and 
^^e ^'point with pride" to the fact that twent^^-four of the 
thirty-six teachers of the County hold first grade certifi- 
cates. Inexperienced teachers, or those holding low 
grade certificates, are seldom employed, even by country 



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districts, and these facts must have a good effect upou 
our schools. Patrons everywhere take great interest, and 
manifest a pardonable pride in the schools. 

We find that a healthy rivalry between neighboring 
districts is frequently benelicial, but it should be wisely 
controlled. The energy and even enthusiasm manifested 
by a number of progressive teachers of the county is a 
constant source of inspiration to me, and to all the teach- 
ers I owe a debt of gratitude for kindness and encour- 
agement on many occasions. 

Eespectfullv submitted, 
GERTIIUDE M. HUNTINGTON, 

Countv Superintendent. 
Saratoga, Wyo., October 12, 1896. 



Converse County. 

On nialdng a report of the progress of the schools 
in Converse- County for the past years, the first thing 1 
Avish to note is the unusual percentage of attendance. 
By a census of the County, I found there were 510 chil- 
dren of school age in the County and the enrollment tlie 
same year (1895) w\as 493, or 91 per cent, actually attend- 
ing school. 

The financial condition of our schools is very good. 
Most of the districts are on a cash basis or uearfv .*«). 
Some use warrants for a part of the year. Most of the 
districts are trying to come to the cash system by raising 
a little more money each year than is needed for the ex- 
penses of that year. We expend on our schools annually 
about 113,000 and many of the districts tax themselves 
to the limit allowed by law. During the two years we 
have built six new school houses at a cost of about $3,000. 

One district (Glenrock) has paid her bonded indebt- 
edness of 12,500 and Douglas has paid |1,000 on her 
bonded debt. Two years ago no attempt had been made 
to bring the schools into uniform grades, Douglas was 
the only town in the County that had more than one de- 
partment. Now the four towns, Lusk, Manville, Douglas 
and Glenrock have two departments each and Douglas 
will soon have three, and to bring the schools to a uni- 



5o REPORT OF STATE 

form grade we adopted at the Institute in 1895 the Min- 
nesota standard grade system and each teacher was sup- 
plied with a grade guide. 

A school cannot be graded in a day. Little can be 
done with the older j)upils, but we hold the beginners 
strictly to the grade and in time we will have graded 
schools uniform throughout the country. 

In 1895 we employed thirty-three teachers in twen- 
ty-eight schools. In 1S9G we employed thii'ty-eight 
teachers in thirty-one schools, six gentlemen and thirty- 
two lady teachers. 

I always insist on examinations and as far as pos- 
sible make the examination competitive, so every certiti- 
cate issued in this County is earned by the holder and 
shows as nearly as possible, the true merit of the 
teacher. 

The schools throughout the county have steadily 
advanced in grade and thoroughness. This is especi- 
ally true in the four towns, Douglas, Manville, Glenrock 
and Lusk, where it is our plan to gradually advance the 
standard until we liave four high schools to which chil- 
dren in the higher grades can come from the country 
districts. This, we hope, will save much expense, now 
incurred by sending pupils away to school and give 
the advantages of a higher education to mau}^ families 
who cannot afford to send their children away. 

We have held our county institute each year as re- 
(juired by hiw. In 189.5, twenty-eight teachers attended 
and in 189G our number rose to thirty-three. Great in- 
terest and enthusiasm was manifested by those attend- 
ing. I have conducted my own institute and most of 
the work has been well done b^' the teachers themselves. 

The citizens of this county are alive to good schools 
and cheerfully bear the burdens necessary to their suj)- 
port. 

I wish to take this opportunity to thank the teach- 
ers of the county for their cordial support and hearty 
co-operation in all my plans for the advancement of ed- 
ucation in Converse County. 

Eespectfully yours, 
CHARLES A. SHERMAN, 
County Superintendent. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



Fremont and Big Horn Counties. 

Lander, Wyoming?. 

In eomi)lian('e with the request of our State Super- 
iuteudent, Miss Estelle Heel, I herewith have tlie honor 
to submit the following report of the work done in these 
counties, during the last two years. 

Til tln^ Tear beginning ,lanuary 1, 1895, the school 
districts of Fremont County, including those of the Big 
norn County, numbered 35, and the total number ot 

^'"^' At^the beginning of the year 1896, the school dis- 
tricts numbered 25, and the total numbei. of P^^P^l^ 'j^' 
a reduction of 10 school districts over 189o, with an in- 
crease of 88 pupils. +1 ^ low 

The reduction of districts in pursuance with the la\s 
enacted and approved February 15th, 1895, necessi- 
tated a redistricting or reorganization of all the districts 
ip these two sections— reducing our list of 35 districts 
to 25, 13 of wliich were confined to Fremont County 
proper— the other 12 situated within the limits of the 
section known as the Big Horn County. 

We have at the end of tliis fiscal year 25 school 
district" ^vit'^ 30 schools taught therein and an enroll- 
ment ^^ nbout 740 pupils. The total amount of funds 
y-POPiypfl from January 1st, 1895, to September 1st, 1890, 
beinir $n,.571.37. 

The schools of these two sections of the county 
are in a most prosperous condition, the reduction of dis- 
tricts has caused a larjxer school fund to be distributed 
{imong a less number of districis, thereby giving lonnfer 
terms of school. District "NTo. 1, the central school situ- 
ated at Lander, has a new and elegant brick school 
buildinc-, which, when completed, would grace a city 
of larcer size than Lander. Tt has two stori«^s with 
four rooms to each storv, with the former school bniVL 
irinr, which IS uoT^' iT^sed Dart for primary and nart f'>r 
laboratory work. Th^ rooms all have a seating canacitv 
for between 50 and f^O nuDils. and are wpll lip'hted and 
furnished with patent seats and desks, also, all of the 
latest and best school apparatus. 



52 REPORT OP STATE 

The school is divided into five departments, High 
school, Grammar, Intermediate, first and second pri- 
mary, givino- employment to five teachers, who, under 
the leadership of Prof. R. M. Little, constitute a most 
able and efficient corps of educators. Prof. R. M. Lit- 
tle first organized the graded school system in the Lan 
der schools about three years ago, Avhich system now 
places her schools among the first in the state. 

The first graduating class, numbering five, gradu- 
ated in June, 1896, and some of these are teaching with 
us in this county now. Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 are 
within a radius of ten miles of Lander, and all in a 
flourishing condition. District No. 9 is situated on the 
Sweetwater river. 

District No. 11, at Ilailey on Beaver creek. 

District No. 12 is situated to the south and west, 
in the New Fork country. 

District No. 13 is situated at Dubois on the Wind 
river. These comprise all the districts within Fre- 
mont county, the remaining 12 districts are situated be- 
yond the Owl Creek mountains, within the bounds of 
that portion of Fremont county, belonging to, or soon 
to be. Big Horn County. 

Schools have started in nearly all these districts 
for the fall and winter terms, with a good attendance 
of yjupils. We are gradually securing a better class of 
teachers which denotes a more progressive interest in 
the educational line. 

"Upward and Onward" is our motto, our aim is to be 
one of the foremost counties of Wyoming in educational 
advancement. During the two years past we have held 
two institutes of one week each, with a good and appre- 
ciative attendance of teachers and educators. 

We do not claim to have reached the highest point 
of excellence in our school s^^stem, but that is our aim 
and toward that point we will progress. 

With the best interests of the educational work of 
Fremont County at heart, this is, most respectfullv sub- 
mitted. 

MARY A. MASON, 

County Superintendent of Schools, 
of Fremont County. 



SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. f.^ 

Johnson County. 

Very reluctantly I approach the task of making for 
this County anything like a detailed report of the 
schools, being but recently appointed deputy of our much 
respected County Superintendent, Miss Mary S. Watkins, 
who has for a period of four years served the people of 
our County in that capacity. How well she has served 
is evidenced by the universal regret, expressed by all 
classes, that she should find it to her interest to make 
her home among the orange groves of California rather 
than among the snow-capx)ed hills of Wyoming. 

In a general manner I may say that the schools of 
our County have been greatly improved during the ad- 
ministration of the past four years, perhaps the most no- 
ticeable improvement being in the increased number of 
school months taught in the district schools and the fact 
that teachers have been retained longer than just the 
f)ne term. 

I observe from the records that in the twelve dis 
tricts there are twenty -two schools showing an enroll- 
ment of 509. This is not counting district twenty-seven, 
which is partially within Johnson County, and partially 
in Sheridan County, and of which district this office has 
no very reliable data, but the number of Johnson Oountv 
scholars would probably increase the number enrolled 
to 525, or an increase of 125 since 1892, or more than 
30 per cent. 

Each school, no matter how small, seems to be wfll 
supplied with charts, globes and other school supplies 
so necessary to successful work. 

The graded work of the Buffalo schools is indeed (ret- 
ting better year by year and gaining for itself a place 
among the best schools of the State. At the close of the 
last term the citizens of Buffalo and vicinity o^avp heartv 
greeting to the first o-raduating class of our High S^^'hool 
and indeed it would seem that we were beginninsr to 
reap the fruits of a number of vears of earnest labor 
given by faithful teachers. 

^ Another year will perhaps see our present school 
building enlarged as the departments are now very much 



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over crowded, there beinj^- for tlie present year ab(nit 220 
pupils in the five departments. 

The cnttino; of wages in some of onr sister States 
has brouo-ht to Johnson Connty a number of espeeiallv 
gifted teachers who are rapidly bringino: both city an<l 
district schools up to a very high standard. 

With all our adA\ancement we have yet much to at- 
tain and we still look forward with a determination to 
continue the good work of the past and laboring not in 
vain, for indeed our public schools are the future hope 
of the nation. I have the honor to remain, 

Very respectfullv, 

JAMES f). GALLUP, 
Deputy County Superintendent. 



Laramie County. 

There are at present eleven scliool districts in Lar- 
amie County. In District No. 1, there are seven school 
buildings, valued at |134,753.03. Twenty-nine teachers 
are employed in the district, of which twenty-four are 
employed in the Cheyenne schools. In this district the 
school buildings are in good condition, well supplied with 
furniture and all the necessary paraphernalia for suc- 
cessful work. 

In District No. 2, a new school has been built, mak 
ing five school houses in the district, the balance of the 
schools being taught in private residences. 

In Districts Nos. 2, 3 and 4, the school buildings are 
in excellent condition and well supplied with all the a])- 
pliances for teaching. 

In Districts No. 5 and C, while the accommodations 
are not as good and convenient as could be desired, yet 
a deep interest is taken in school work both by patron 
and scholar. 

In District No. 7, there are seven schools, all small, 
but the teachers are wide awake and active in the per- 
formance of their duties. 

District No. 9, in which the town of Wheatland is 
situated, ranks next to District No. 1, in size and import- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 65 

ance In this district the membership of scholars has 
increased from 57 in 1894 to 102 in 1896. Several school 
buildings have been erected at convenient points dnring 
the present year. 

In District No. 10 there are three schools, while m 
District No. 11, there are but two, both of which are 
tauiiht in private residences. 

There are ninety-one schools in the county, and 1 818 
l)upils enrolled. The aggregate amount paid teachers 
during the past two years was |80,438.11. The teachers 
are active, wide-awake and doing good and efficient work. 
The annual Teachers' Institute was well attended and a 
deep interest manifested in the work by the teacliers 
and the public. 

Respectfully submitted, 

ELIZABETH HAWES. 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Natrona County. 

The following is a description of the work dom^ 
in this county during the last two years. 

During the two years ending September 30th, 1896, 
two school districts have been added to our number, 
making in all 10 districts, with an enrollment of from 
350 to 400 pupils. 

In Districts Nos. 2, .3, 5 and fi we have rery eood 
school buildings, and most of the schools throughout the 
county have lately been supplied with charts, globes, 
maps, etc., necessary to successful teaching, though in 
the two new districts there are at present no convenien- 
ces whatever. 

In District No. 2 we have a splendid graded school, 
managed by a corps of very fine teachers. lender very 
trying circumstances our first Institute was established 
this fall, and at present we are arranging for a series 
of Teachers' Association meetiuas to be held during 
the winter months. We expect to have one graduate 
at the close of our school year, namely; Miss Bessie 
Jameson. She will be our first graduate, but not by any 



66 REPORT OP STATE 

means our last. The teachers in this district are receiv- 
ing higher wages than they have hitherto done, a marked 
compliment for the work they are doing. 

At no greatly distant day the schools of Natrona 
County will rank among the first in the State. Our 
County is young yet, but there are great prospects for 
her future. 

Very respectfully yours, 
MISS WILHELMINA M. CLARK, 
County Superintendent of Schools Natrona County, 

Wyoming. 



Sheridan County. 

One great difficulty with which Wyoming has had 
to contend in educational matters is the remoteness of 
the different sections from one another, remoteness if 
accessibility is taken into consideration. South Dakota 
and Nebraska lie practically between the northern and 
soutliern portions of Wyoming, and the western part is 
reached by rail from the north only by traversing the 
eastern and southern portions of the state. 

Sheridan county, lying in the extreme northern part 
of the state, has felt its isolation from the more populous 
portions of the other sections, still it has grappled with 
its educational problems with perhaps more determina- 
tion because of its difficulties in the line of conference 
Avith other educators of the State. 

"In union there is strength." Doubtless with in- 
creased railroad facilities Wyoming educators would 
feel spurred to greater activities in their line of work, 
and would unite their efforts to solve the great enigma 
of child-life that has baffled the wisdom of all ages. 

J^very true teacher attempts to solve this riddle, 
and it is a riddle Avorth guessing. The wise men and 
women of the East have thrown much light upon it 
during the last half century, still, it is from such simple 
minded, earnest men as Frederick Froebel and his fol- 
lowers that the greatest truths lia,ve been learned. 



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But we must not forget Sheridan county, with its 
2,100 square miles of survevefl hind and thirty-two school 
houses. In spite of the long distances between these 
school houses in some portions of the country, there are 
but few children deprived of school privileges. 

Bronchos are plentiful, and although saddles are 
sometimes lacking, the avei-age Wyoming boy or girl 
will make a distance of four or five miles to a school 
house in less time than an Eastern child would traverse 
half a dozen blocks. Now and then you will see a cute 
little cart vrith two or three chiltlren within, headed 
for a distant school house, but the ordinary youth pre- 
fers the back of a broncho. Wyoming boys and girls 
— ^and teachers as well — have learned the art of annihi- 
lating space. They thrive on difficulties generally. 

Most of the school buildings of Sheridan county are 
small — yet large enough for the attendance. There are 
a few ])rimitive log houses — but most of the buildings 
are neat little frame structure?;. Something over a year 
i\<xo Sheridan erected its third building, a prettv $0,000 
brick structure. The town now gives employment to 
nine te.achers. 

In the matter of wages Sheridan County does not 
discriminate between the sterner and gentler sex — ex- 
cept in the two districts employing principals. 

Although there are but four schools in the county 
that can be reached bv r^H, au<l but five others on a 
stage line, a goodly number of th^ Sheridan County 
teachers have attended au-l ^^s.^i^^t(:>.^ in the meetings of 
the Countv Teachers' A«''^c''itior>, '^>rn-anized during the 
earlv r>art of the writer's a'l'Mi'ii'^tv<atiou. These meet- 
in ns have been held nunrt<^vlv. mvl have been dcA^oted 
mainlv to the practical ^^ov''' of V^o. school room. There 
is no doubt that thev hav*^ ]y^^n v<^^'v helpful to us all. 

Our County Institutes have b-^^en well attended. The 
enrollment last summer was larger than ever before in 
the history of t^'e countv. 

Trusting that the uf^xt two venvs Avill witness still 
greater progress in matt^^rs educational. 

Yours resTtectfullv, 

ELFTE BENJAMIN, 
County Superintendent. 



63 REPORT OF STATE 

Sweetwater County. 

As requested b}- the State SuiJeriutendent I submit 
the following report of my work for tAVO years: 

There are ten organized districts in the County, 
of which four are abandoned. 

In my frequent visits, I have noted a steady growth 
and general improvement in all grades. There are only 
two graded schools in the County. District No. 2, at 
Green River, has 200 pupils, and three teachers, have 
a good two story frame building not entirely finished. 

District No. 4, Ivock Springs, has two buildings, 
nlso a school at No. 6 mine, in a rented building. The 
one on the South side is a substantial two story build- 
ing, heated by steam, water throughout building, eon- 
tains eight rooms, and same number of teachers; also 
good rooms in basement for janitor. 

The different rooms are well supplies with mate- 
rial, the only drawback being the over-crowded con- 
dition, especially in lower grades. 

At No. 4 mine there is one teacher and 80 pupils, 
also one teacher and 40 pupils. 

Prof. A. J. Matthews, an efficient suDerintendent, 
has the general supervision of all the schools in the 
district. 

District No. 5, Burnt Fork, about 65 miles southwest 
of Countv seat, has a good log school house, 34 purjils, 
reported last year to have the most successful school 
ever held. 

District No. 6, Granger, 35 miles west of County 
seat, reorf>anized two years ago with 15 pupils, in a 
rented buihling and poor surroundings; they voted a 
special tax a year ago and hope to own a comfortable 
building ere long. 

District No. 0, Hopkins, within 'wo years, has built 
a very good frame school house, employ one teacher, and 
have 47 enrolled, and are doing good work. 

District No. 10, a new district recently organized 
at a mining town. Black Butte, 05 miles east of Rock 
Springs, had only three months school, reporting eight 
pupils. 



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I have held three public examinations and two 
County Institutes, with an enrollment of fifteen teach- 
ers. 

With the hearty co-operation of teachers have 
formed a County Association. We meet once a month; 
have adopted the following course of study: Psycho- 
logy, Literature and Current Events. 

Most respectfully, 

MIfS. MARY A. CLARK, 
County Superintendent Sweetwater County. 



Uinta County. 

There are now thirteen school districts in Uinta 
County, all of whicli are so located as to take in a por- 
tion of either the Union Pacific or Oregon Short Line 
railroads, excepting five, namely: Teton District No. 35; 
Jackson District, No. 37 ; Two Star Valley Districts, Nos. 
17 and 26, and the Big Piney District, No. 18. 

Within the last two years new school houses have 
been built in four districts and four new schools opened. 

At Diamondville there is now being erected a very 
nice building, with two departments, which will be 
completed about the 20th of October. This year they 
have a good school at this new mining camp, have 59 
pupils enrolled. Prof. E. Stevenson has charge of this 
school and is doing excellent work. 

In our Evanston schools we have an enrollment of 
seven hundred and one (701) pupils, and may justly feel 
proud of our able corps of teachers. Prof. E. J. Flemings 
is the principal, and he has ten assistants. So far the 
school year has been a very satisfactory one. 

At Almy, District No. 2, there is an enrollment of 
four hundred and sixty (160) pupils with six teachers. 

At Star Valley the number enrolled reaches five 
hundred and seventy-seven (577). At this place teach- 
ers living in the settlement are usually employed. There 
are about eleven resident teachers in the Valley. As 
a rule they make good teachers, and are interested in 
their work. 



sq report of state 

The total number of pupils enrolled in the County 
this year is 2,210; the number of schools taught forty- 
seven (4T); the number of teachers employed, fifty, 
thirty -three (33) ladies, and seventeen (17) gentlemen; 
tue average salary paid is |5G.OO per month. 

The pupils of the Evanston High [School have pur- 
chased about three hundred volumes for the "Public 
tSchool Librar}'," this year, and deserve great credit for 
their untiring zeal in securing the same. Prof. E. M. 
Perdue made the selections and certainly deserves 
praise for his excellent judgment. Every volume is a 
standard work and just what is needed to aid the pupils 
in their studies. 

The legal text books are used throughout the 
County and seem to give general satisfaction. 

The people of Uinta County, who give the matter 
any thought, cannot but feel that they have every rea- 
son to be grateful for the educational advantages their 
children are receiving. 

Very respectfully, 

M. J. YOUNG, 
County lSui3erintendent, Evanston, Wyo. 



Weston County. 

In compliance v\ith your request I send a report 
of our schools for the two years ending September 30, 
1896. 

In District No. 1 we now have eight schools, three 
of which are in Newcastle ; two in Cambria ; one in Me- 
rino; one on Plum creek, and one on Skull creek. These 
five school h6uses are in good condition and well sup- 
plied with maps, charts, dictionaries, etc. The build- 
ing on Skull creek was built in July and school opened 
August 31. 1896. 

District No. 2 has a good frame school house, well 
furnished and supplied with all necessary apparatus. 

District No. 3, organized in August, 1895, has a well 
built school house. The salaries are flO.OO per month, 
in the country schools, and from |75.00 to |95.00 per 
mouth in the graded schools. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^ j 

With great pleasure do I visit these schools and 
observe the interested manifested alike by parents, 
teachers and pupils. 

We hope for continued interest and increase of at- 
tendance throughout the schools of our county. 

Very resjjectfully, 
EMMA C. PATTERSON, 
County Superintendent. 



APPENDIX XI. 



List of Books Rkcommended for School Libraries, 



APPENDIX XL 



List of Books Recommended for School Libraries. 



16 



REPORT OF STATE 



List of Books for School Libraries. 



Morley— A Song of Life |1.25 

Baldwin— The Booli Lover 1.00 

Kirkland— Short History of France for Young 

People 1.25 

Cox — Tales of Ancient Greece 1 .25 

Putnam — Children's Life of Abraham Lincoln .... 1 . 25 

Parker — Familiar Talks on Astronomy 75 

Hewett — Notes for Boys (and Their Fathers) 75 

Starrett — Letters to a Daughter 75 

Keyser — In Bird Land 1 . 25 

Kirkland — Speech and Manners for Home and 

School 75 

('umnock^ — ^School Speaker 1 . 50 

Ninde — We Two Alone in Europe 1 . 50 

Lummis — The Spanish Pioneers 1 . 50 

Bouvet — Sweet William 1.50 

Noll— A Short History of Mexico 1 . 00 

Porter— The Scottish Chiefs 2.00 

Bouvet — A Child of Tuscany 1 . 50 

Moore — Lalla Rookh 1 . 00 

Published by A. C. McClurg, I17 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Ills. 



Defoe — History of Plague in London 

NA^atkins — American Literature 

Morgan — Patriotic Citizenship 

Guerber — Myths of Northern Lands 
Dana — Plants and Their Children . . , 
Stockton — Stories of New Jersey . . . 

Electic School Readings 

Defoe — Robinson Crusoe 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^ti 

Guer-ber — The Story of the Greeks 

Bakhviii — Old Stories of the East 

Baldwin — Fifty Stories Eetold 

Harris— -Stories of Georgia 

Kooi)iiiiui — The jMastery of Books 

I'lihlished by American Book Co , 521 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ills. 

Kiugsley — Water Babies 50 

Kingsley— Swiss Family tvobinsou 50 

Martineans — Peasant and the Prince 50 

Published by Ginn & Co , Boston, Mass. 



BIVERSIDE SCHOOL LIBBAKY. 

1. Lamb — Tales From Shakespeare 6tt 

2. Andersen — ^Stories 50 

3. Cooper— The Last of the Mohicans 70 

4. Fiske— War o£ Independence 60 

5. P^ranklin — Autobiography 60 

6. Goldsmith— Vicar of w'akefield 50 

7. Holmes — Autocrat of the Breakfast Table 60 

8. Scott— Ivanhoe 70 

9. Scudder— W^ashington 60 

10. Stowe— Uncle Tom's Cabin 70 

11. Aldrich— Story of a Bad Boy 70 

12. Bacon — A Japanese Interior 60 

13. Brown, John — Bab and His Friends, and Other 

Friends 60 

14. Bunyan — Pilgrim's Progress 60 

15. Burroughs — Birds and Bees, Sharp Eyes, and 

A Bunch of Herbs \ 60 

16. Dana— Two Years Before the Mast 70 

17. Defoe — Robinson Crusoe 60 

18. Eliot— Silas Marner 50 

19. Did- ens — Christmas Carol and Cricket on the 

Hearth 50 

20. Emerson — Essays and Poems 60 

21. Griffis— Brave Little Holland 60 

22. Grimm— Fairy Tales 50 

23. Hawthorne— Wonder Book, Tanglewood Tales .70 

24. Hawthorne— The House of Seven Gables 70 

25. Hawthorne — True Stories and Biographical 

Stories 70 



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26. Holmes — Grandmother's Stories and My Tlunt 

After the Captain - 50 

27. Hughes — Tom Brown's School Days at Ruj2:b3^ .60 

28. Trvin.i>- — Essays From the Sl:etch Book 50 

29. JeAYett, Sarah Orne— Tales of New England. . .60 

30. Larcom, Lucy — A New Enoland Girlhood 60 

31. Longfellow — Evanoeline, Gonrtshi]) of Miles 

Standish, Elizabeth, Hiawatha 60 

32. Lonj2:fellow — Tales of a Wavside Tnn 60 

33. Lonajfellow — Paul Revere's Bide and Children's 

Hour 60 

34. Lowell— Under the Old Elm, Etc., Visions of 

Sir Launfal, Etc 60 

35. Miller, Olive Thorne— Bird Ways 60 

36. Milton — L' Allegro, H Pensorso and Other 

Poems 60 

37. Parton — Captains of Industry, First Series 60 

38. Parton — Captains of Tudustrv, Second Series. . .60 

39. Bichardson, Abby Sa<»'e — ^Stories From Old 

English Poetrv 60 

40. Scott— Lady of the Lake 60 

41. Shakespeare — Julius Caesar and As You Like 

It 50 

42. Scudder — Fables and Folk Storif^s 50 

43. vSwift — Gulliver's Voyages to Lilliput and 
Brobdingnag 50 

44. Tales From Arabian Nichts 50; 

4.^. Thaxter, Celia — Stones and Poems for Children .60 
-^7. Warner — Beins" a Bov 70 

48. Wio"gin, Kate Donola« — Pollv Ob'vpr''^ PvoV^lam .60 

49. Whittier — Snowbound. Amono- the HiUs, Etc., 

With Mabel Martin, Cobbler Ko^zar, Etc 60 

50. Whittier — Selections From Child Life in 

Poetry and Prose 50 

Published by Houghton & Mifflin, 158 Adams street, Chicago, Ills. 



The use of supplemental readers in our schools 
should be encouraged b}' the district boards, and, for 
the aid of those who cannot examine the books pub- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. (jq 

lished for that purpose, the following are suggested as 
being excellent for use in the primary and higher grades: 

TRIMAEY. 

Little Nature Studies, Volumes I and II. 

All the Year Ivound Series, Volumes I, II and III. 

Published by Ginn & Co., Chicago, 111. 

In Mythland, 

Stories From Birdland. 

Published by Educational Publishing Co., Boston, Mass. 



ADVANCED. 

Kiverside Literature Series. 

Published by Houghton & Miiiiin, 158 Adams street, Chicago, Ills. 

Standard Literature Series. 

Published by University Publishing Co., New York. 

English Classic Series. 

Published by Maynard, Merrill & Co., New York. 

Electic English Classics. 
Electic School Headings. 
Patriotic Citizenship. 
Studies in Civics. 

Published by American Book Co., Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ills. 



The following books are recommended to the teach- 
ers throughout the state, as a careful reading or study 
of them will not fail to prove of great assistance in the 
profession of teaching: 

Methods of Mind Training. 

Published by Harper. 

Teaching the Language Arts. 

Published by D. Appleton. 

School Management. 

Published by Ginn & Co. 



8o SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

Psychology in Education. 

Published by American Book Co. 

School Interests and Duties. 

Published by American Book Co. 

Patriotic Citizenship. 

Published by American Book Co. 



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STATE OF WYOMING. 

Biennial IReport 

Supcrintenbcnt of 

lP>ubUc ITnetruction 

1897A898. 



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STATE OF WYOMING. 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



Superintendent of 

Public Instruction 

SEPTEMBER 30, 1896,10 SEPTEMBER 30, 1898. 



C. H. PARMELEE, SUPERINTENDENT. 



Laramie. Wyo , 
The Republican Book and Job Print. 



(.PR 23 1905 

0. ot u. 



STATE OF WYOiNrTNG. 

Office of Sni)erint«nideiit of Public Instruction, 

Clierenne. Wyoming-, December 1, 1898. 
To His Excellency. 
W. A. Kicliards. 

(lovernor of Wyoming. 
Sir: — I have the honor to transmit herewith the biennial 
report of this office for the twt) years ending September 30, 
1898, setting forth the condition of this department as re- 
quired by laAV. Very respectfully, 

C. H. PARMELEE. 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



F^Bt^OI^Tr. 



Office of Supei-iiiteiulent of Public Iiistrnctiou, 

('heyeiinc, Wyoniiii«', December 1, 1808. 

1 have the hoiioi- to siimbit herewith my biennial report 
of the business entrnsted to the Dei)artment of Tublic In- 
struction for the period of two years endinji September .:>ll. 
18{)8. The delay in the appearance of this report is not tlie 
fault of this office. No i>revious report of my predecessors 
has appeared without ai)ologies and explanations ro«;arding 
delays, and the inaccuracy of the statistics given. I have 
no desire to depart from a custom which has such estab- 
lished sanction. Knowing the ditticulty which has troubled 
fornuM- incumbents of this office to get the reports of the va- 
rious county superintendents in seasonable time, I began 
early to urge }»rompt action. No doubt my efforts were more 
than duplicated by the county superintendents in their en- 
deavors to secure i)r<»m]>t and accurate reports from the dis- 
trict cl(Mks. The result has. llowe^'er, been far from satis- 
fact<M-y. There a]>pears to be great inditference on the part 
of the officers charged with making reports, and often care- 
lessness combined with it. No people ])lace a higher esti- 
mate upon the value of education than do the citizens of this 
state, but they seem to be reluctant to give the nect^ssary 
personal attention to secure the best results of our school 
system. 

The rei)orts of the county supointendents fi-om which 
the statistics of this re]>ort are compiled, bear the marks of 
having been hastily prepared from careless and often inac- 
curate returns of district clerks. In some instances, they 
have had to be returned for correction, and in others thev 



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bonr on their- faco such (|nestioiiable marks as lead one to en- 
tertain fi'rave doubts as to their accuracy. It is not pleasant 
to issue a report and at the same time to give warning of its 
defects, but a regard for scientific accuracy compels me to 
say that the statistics found in thisre})ort are not to be re- 
lied upon as absolutely correct, although they will doubtless 
answer the general purposes for which they are prepared. 
It is but proper to say that my re]>ort is doubtless as accu- 
rate as those which have ])receded it, and the best that could 
possibly be made from the statistics furnished, and from the 
present means available by law for procuring them. In the 
last ])receding re]»ort it is suggt^sted with the apparent 
assent of the Honorable Su]>eriutendent, that three-fourths 
of the balances reported to her were pi-obably forced. 

This state of affairs cannot be entirely remedied until 
people who accejtt the office of school trustee learn that their 
duties are real, and that they assume a responsibility for 
which the j)ublic is eutilled to hold them to a strict account. 
Much better results might, however, be obtained if a change 
were made in the time for closing the school year and for 
rendering reports, according to the recommendations of both 
my predecessors. 

SCHOOL LEGISLATION. 

It is im])ossible to rei)ress a conviction that the school 
lawvS of our state are very unsatisfactory and stand in need 
of a thorough revision. They are sometimes conflicting, fre- 
quently inadequate and always lacking plan and continuity. 
Particulai'ly should it be said that the Superintendent of 
IMiblic Instruction can never render to the schools of the 
state such effective supervision and efficient aid as such offi- 
cer should, until there is some extension of power given him 
by law. To point out the particulars in which our laws should 
receive emendation, would be to construct a new code, which 
is scarcely within the province of this re])ort. I believe also 



^tate Supermtendoit of Puhllc Instruction. 7 

that it is within bounds to express the opinion that the state 
will never receive the benefit contemplated by the constitu- 
tion and demanded by the people from this officer until the 
Superintendent of Public Instruction is relieved from the 
duties of Keoister of the Board of Land Commissioners. The 
business of the Register has grown far beyond what could 
have been foreseen, and yet at a time when the reasons were 
five times less potent, Superintendent Farwell had the good 
sense to place in his report the following: ''It has been a 
false economy to combine these two offices, and at the ear- 
liest possible date the State Land Office should be independ- 
ently established." 

TEXT BOOKS. 

Attention should be called to the fact that the period 
for which uniform text books was provided by the law of 
1888 has expired bj' limitation, and Wyoming is at j)resent 
without any law regulating the selection or use of text- 
books. It is probable that the state does not desire to return 
the old law, and the present condition, which in effect gives 
to each local board the power to prescribe the books to be 
used, may be as satisfactory as any. Nevertheless, it is to be 
hoped that the Legislature will take some action in order to 
set at rest any doubts that exist. The books now in use have 
been in general quite satisfactory, and yet there exists in 
several localities a strong desire for a change. Perhaps 
some changes would be advisable, and yet those most desir- 
ing it hesitate to make a change lest some action of the Leg- 
islature may necessitate further substitutions and conse- 
quental loss of books purchased. 

The argument in favor of state uniformity is almost 
fully met by a free text-book law. If I had but one recom- 
mendation to make, it would be that the Legislature provide 
the school children of the state with free text-books. Many 
of The advantages of the system are obvious. I would re- 



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speotfiiUy refer to the reports of my predecessors, both of 
whom have warmly advocated the proposition, for a further 
discussion of this subject. In no way does it lie open to the 
Fifth State Legislature to render such a signal and lasting- 
benefit to the schools. It should be done now. Almost the 
only objection to the system of free text-books, as already 
pointed out by Hon. Estelle Keel in her last report, "has 
been the fact that such action would require a very large 
original outlay, which our Legislature did not wish to place 
upon the ])eo])le, although such an outlay would result in a 
great saving hereafter.'' Even this objection applies with 
much less force at the present time, and, in view of what is 
about to be ex])lained, it dwindles to almost nothing. Dur- 
ing the j)ast six months, the state has selected state lands 
in lieu of original school sections amounting to more than 
800,000 acres. These lauds have all l)een leased at an annual 
rental of five cents per acre, producing an annual income for 
the common school fund of the state of |15,000. This 
amount is in excess of the land income fund of previous 
years, and will be available for distribution in the coming 
year. This will furnish an ample fund for the original out- 
lay, there will be required no increase in taxation whatever, 
and at the same time there will be a substantial saving to 
the patrons of the schools in relief from book buying. There 
will be no time in the future when the matter can be so easily 
accomplished as now. and it is hoped that the Legislature 
will not hesitate to adopt a measure so beneficial. Atten- 
tion is called in this connection to the recommendations of 
the county superintendents in their letters published in the 
appendix to this report. 

TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. 

The law with reference to the issuance of teachers' cer- 
tificates should receive some attention. Our present law, 
unwisely, as it seems to me, recognizes but one grade of 



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certificates, and county superintendents are authorized to 
issue tlieni for the term of one year only. Tliis appears to 
be an unnecessary limitation. There also appears to be 
considerable reason for the authority to endorse and approve 
certificates originally issued in other counties or states, but I 
find no such authority given by the statutes. The law 
should be made specific in regard to these matters, and such 
provisions adopted as will secure a practical uniformity of 
grade throughout the state. Graduates of the State Uni- 
versity and ]»arti(ularly of its Normal Department should 
be entitled to certificates without further examination. 

It would in t^ome cases facilitate justice if it were pro- 
vided that an a}»peal might lie to the State Su]»ei-intendent 
from the action of a county su}»erintendent in refusing a 
c(M-tificate. 1 would favor a provision of the law whereby 
certificates of the hig-hest grade, good throughout tlie state, 
might be issued by the State SujHM-intendent u}>on a rigid 
examination revealing high scholarship, and proof of suc- 
cessful experience for a considerable period. 

THE STATE T NIYERSITY. 

The head of the educational system of the state is the 
University. The excellence of this institution is one of the 
chief things of which our state may boast. Complete in- 
fonnation can be gained from the catalogue, but believing" 
that some mention should be made of it here, I have re- 
quested President Smiley to prepare a statement concerning' 
it, which he has done in the following: 

REPORT OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING. 

It is with a university as with anything else, the inter- 
est we take in this state school of ours is in direct proportion 
to our intelligence regarding it. The next thing we need is 
for the people to know more about us. Really it is not gener- 
ally known to the fathers and mothers as it ought to be. 



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what are the advantages either for a practical or a higher 
educatioD offered by our Tlniversity; nor do they all under- 
stand as they should that their sons and daughters can come 
here free of charge, and rich and poor are welcomed alike to 
pursue" the courses of study in anA^ of its departments. 

We are here for the good of the young people of Wyo- 
ming, and are anxious to do the best we can by the boys and 
girls that come to us for an education. Their interests are 
our interests, and we stand ever ready to help them — the 
University exists to that end. We can train them in school- 
teaching, or give them a good business education; we are 
prepared to teach them surveying, mechanics, or civil en- 
gineering, or we can offer them a course in assaying in the 
School of Mines; they can study irrigation in the Agricul- 
tural Oollege and prepare themselves as practical ranchmen, 
or they can get a good start in the professions of law or 
medicine; or they are given their choice of a thorough class- 
ical training as complete as can be had anywhere. 

We only wish that the teachers over the public schools 
of Wyoming were better posted in regard to our advanced 
state school, as to Where we are. What we are, and What 
we do. For if they once became interested, they could do so 
much for us by interesting the school children in turn, and 
so reaching the parents with a matter which it would be 
greatl.y to their advantage to know more about. 

Out in the far West we all take a special pride in our 
common school system. In these sparsely settled states we 
know the benefits the children of the rich and poor derive 
from the public schools so generously supported by the com- 
monwealths. The American idea is, that the republic will 
stand secure just so long as the school-master is abroad in 
the land. The theory with us has been, therefore, and we 
have practiced it so far as we can with our school houses 
everywhere planted on mountain and plain, to make educa- 
tion as free as the sunlight to the youth of our land; until 



^tate Superintendent of Public Instruction. 1 1 

we say in this day and this land, it is no diso^i-ace at all for a 
man to be ]>oor, bnt it is a disj^race for him any longer to 
remain ignorant. 

However, very often yon will hear parents in the West 
with a sigh expressing their regret, becanse ont here their 
children will be deprived of the opportunities which, if born 
back East, they wonld have been afforded in the way of edu- 
cation. And it is true, that we have not as richlj^ endowed 
institutions as New England, or the show of many buildings 
that are the accumulation of many years. But wherever in 
the West the people have rallied to the support of their in- 
stitutions of learning, they have always been able to accom- 
plish grand results. As instanced in the case of Michigan, 
Avith its State T"ni versify at Ann Arbor, which has now en- 
rolled more than 3,000 students, and Nebraska with its Uni- 
versity at Lincoln, which has an attendance of over 1,900 
students at the present time. With the people of Wyoming 
all loyal to our University there is no reason why we cannot 
have here in this state, in the course of the next five years, 
an institution of learning that will take rank with the best 
of these state schools. 

Our attendance reached its high-water mark during the 
past year, when we enrolled in all 180 students. We are al- 
ready well equipped with good buildings, library, museum, 
and laboratories. Best of all, we have as eflticient and faith- 
ful a corps of professors as can be found anywhere. Not 
only does the faculty take a general interest in the student 
body, but every student has some member of the faculty as 
his or her special adviser. We have a fine class of students, 
becoming more and more representative of all parts of the 
state, and more than a dozen coming this year from over the 
state-line. 

We close this report as we began, if parents knew more 
about the work we are doing, we believe they would mani- 
fest their appreciation of the bounty of the Federal and 



12 Biennial Report. 



State governments by according- us a more liberal su})port 
in the future. And we may add, instead of our influential 
citizens sending their sons and daughters, as many are now 
doing, to institutions outside the state that are in no way 
better furnished than our own for good work, that we hope 
they will see their mistake some day and come to join hands 
with all the people of Wyoming in a loyal endeavor to build 
up a State University that will prove a continual blessing 
to the commonwealth and be the pride of coming genera- 
tions. ELMER E. S^lILEV, 

President. 
DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FT NDS. 

The income from rentals on school land and interest on 
the investment of the permanent school fund, form an in- 
come fund for the immediate benefit of the common schools 
of the state, and this amount is distributed by the State Su- 
perintendent among the several counties, according to the 
number of children of school age therein, on or be- 
fore the ;^lst of March of each year. These funds are 
in turn distributed by the county superintendent to 
the districts, and thus each school is an immediate par- 
ticipant in the benefits of the increase in the leasings 
of school lands. There is in the ti-easury at this time 
112.850.39 to the credit of this fund, which will be 
distributed, together with the accumulations to the time 
of distribution, on or before the 31st of next March. 
The four months remaining will be far more productive to 
this fund than any previous period of like duration, on ac- 
count of the large number of incomplete school leases now 
pending, and may increase the amount fifty per cent. 

A statement of the income fund apportioned and dis- 
tributed by the State Superintendent in the years 1897 and 
1898 is given below. 

Apportionment of the Common School Land Income 
Fund for the year ending March 31, 1897, made in accord- 



state Supcriiitciidriit of Public Instniction. 13 

anie with the provisions of Chapter 53 of the Session Laws 
of 1S95, by Estelle Reel, State Sui)erintendent of Public In- 
struction, according- to the number of children of school age 
in each county, as determined by the last annual reports 
furnished by the county superintendents. 

County. No. of Pupils. Amount. 

Albany County 1,160 % 1,053.71 

Carbon County 1,118 1,015.56 

Converse County 482 437.82 

Crook County 716 650.40 

Fremont County 673 611.33 

Johnson County 481 436.93 

Laramie County 1,818 1,651.42 

Natrona County 292 265.25 

Sweetwater County 1,099 998.30 

Sheridan County 1,174 1,066.43 

Uinta County 2,216 2,012.85 

Weston County 353 320.66 



11,582 $10,520.76 

Apportionment of the ('ommon School Land Income 
Fund for the year ending March ;U, LSDS, made in accord- 
ance with the provisions of Chapter 53 of the Session Laws 
of 181)5. 

County. No. of Pupils. Amount. 

Albany County 1,352 % 1,429.08 

Big Horn County 421 445.00 

Carbon County 1,242 1,312.81 

Converse County 593 626.80 

Crook County 624 659.58 

Fremont County 517 546.48 

Johnson County 460 486.22 

Laramie County 1,852 1,957.58 

Natrona County 311 328.73 

Sheridan County 1,037 1,096.13 

Sweetwater County 915 967.17 

Uinta County 2,215 2,341.28 

Weston County 398 420.69 

11.937 $12,617.55 



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THE COMMON SCHOOL PERMANENT FUND. 

This fund is made up from the sale of school lands, and 
five per cent upon the public land sales within the state., 
received from the general government under the provisions 
of the Act of Admission. This fund may be invested in gov- 
ernment, state, county or school district bonds, or state war- 
rants, and the interest thereon is available for distribution 
every year as part of the income fund. 

A statement of the permanent school fund and the ad- 
ditions Thereto in the last two years is as follows: 

Amount on hand September 30. 1896 $23,566.50 

Received from sale of school lands, Sept. 30, 1896, to Sept. 

30, 1897 1.645.07 

April 15, 1897, from United States, 5 per cent on land sales. . 1,525.12 
Received from sale of school lands, Sept. 30, 1897, to Sept. 

30, 1898 1,975.61 

July 13, 1898, from United States, 5 per cent on land sales 1,381.63 



Total amount in fund $30,093.93 

SCHOOL INCOME FROM LEASED LANDS. 

The amount distributed to the counties is d(M-i\pd al- 
most wholly from lentals I'eceived upon leases of school 
lands. Two yeais ago the rejxtrt of the Register of the State 
Pioard of Land Commissionei-s shows 1(S8,()22.H!) acres of 
school land leased, producing an annual i-ental of .fS,.3( 11.24. 
The current report of that officer shows the acreage under 
lease on September 30th of the i»i-<^sent year to be 425,857.21, 
and the annual rental therefor to be |]5,:>57.<S(>. Tliere are 
now pending and uncompleted leases for at least 25(K(MM> 
acres of indemnity school land, which will yield an addi- 
tional income of |12,5(M). Doubtless all of this will be pro- 
ductive in from f(nir to six months' time. The additional 
income to the C(unmon schools of the state will be of yast 
benefit in advancing their efticiency. 



i^tate ^Superintendent of Public Instruction. i 5 

SCHOOL STATISTICS. 

Tables showiug- eurolliiieiit, attendance, receipts and 
expenditures and general scliool statistics for the two years 
covered by this rei)ort have been appended hereto. Tlie in- 
crease in the number of school children and of tcacliers is 
quite marked, and it is noticeable that there is improve- 
ment in attendance, length of terms, and in the amount of 
money expended in the maintenance of the schools. Doubt- 
less much remains to be done, but we are progressing. 

I have also attaclied special reports from the various 
county superintendents showing the general condition of 
the schools in their res])ective counties. These reports are 
believed to be valuable as repealing to a certain extent the 
nature of the school work carried on, and showing tlu^ diffi- 
culties and the needs of the various counties in school mat- 
ters. 

OPINIONS. 

Fre(iuent a]»]»lications have been i-eceived at this office 
re(iuesting advice upon all sorts of matters pertaining to the 
schools. SouK^ in(iuiri(-s have been disposed of by ](4ters of 
the Superintendent, but (juestions involving an int(M-i>reta- 
tion of the law hav(^ been referred to the Attorney Oeiieral. 
Three oi)inions of that officer have been deemed of sufficient 
importance and general interest to warrant their ]niblicntion 
here, and they are accordingly found in the ai)])endix. 

In conclusion, 1 would say that there is mucli in tlu^ re- 
port of my predecessor which deserves attention from those 
who are studying school ccuiditions of the state with a view 
to their improvement. I have for the greater jjart avoided a 
repetition of the recommendations found in former re]>orts. 
believing they should stand by themselves. On the subje<'t 
of free text books I have ventured to add what little weight 
might be given by my endorsement to the strong recom- 
mendations of V)(»th my i)redecessors. because I believe that 



1 6 Biennial Report. 



is the (]iiesti<)ii most vital to the schools of the state at the 
present time. 

Had my predecessor. Miss Estelle Reel, continued in 
office, this report from her hands would doubtless have been 
more valuable, as her experience and observations through 
the extent of her term would have enabled her to make it 
such. However, her abilities and her devotion to the cause 
of education having- led to her appointment to a more respon- 
sible and influential position at the hands of the general 
government. I was called upon in June last to take charge of 
the duties of this office. While I have not been able in the 
short period of mv tenure to gain as accurate or extensive 
knowledge of school affairs of the state, or to offer as effi- 
cient assistance as would be expected of one who had greater 
opportunities, nevertheless, I have done what I could, 
and I submit this re])ort with such observations and reconj- 
mendations only as seem fully warranted. 

Very respectfully, 
C. H. PARMELEE, 
State Superintendent. 



APPENDIX I. 

Lists of County Sui>ei-intendents — 1897-19(11, 



Biennial Report. 



State of Wyoming. 



COUNTY STTPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS, 

1897-1809. 
County. Superintendent. Postoffice Address. 

Albany Mrs. Sarah W. Pease Laramie 

Big Horn Mrs. Belle T. Howell Eagle 

Carbon Miss Gertrude M. Huntington Saratoga 

Converse Mr. Charles A. Sherman Douglas 

Crook Mrs. Barbara G. Andrews Sundance 

Fremont Mrs. Mary A. Mason Lander 

Johnson Mrs. Cornelia Snider Buffalo 

Laramie Mrs. Elizabeth Hawes Cheyenne 

Natrona Mrs. Kenneth McRae Casper 

Sheridan Mrs. Marion Dillon Sheridan 

Sweetwater Mrs. Mary A. Clark Rock Springs 

Uinta Mrs. Mary J. Young Evanston 

Weston Mrs. Emma P. Bowman Newcastle 



COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS, 

189J)-10(H 
County. Superintendent. Postoffice Address. 

Albany Mrs. C. M. Simpson Laramie 

Big Horn Mr. W. O. Lester Lovell 

Carbon Miss Gertrude M. Huntington Saratoga 

Converse Mr. Charles A. Sherman Douglas 

Crook Miss Bessie Moodie Sundance 

Fremont Mrs. Mary A. Mason Lander 

Johnson Mrs. Cornelia Snider Buffalo 

Laramie Mrs. Elizabeth Hawes Cheyenne 

Natrona Mr. James L. Craig Casper 

Sheridan Mrs. Marion Dillon Sheridan 

Sweetwater Miss Agnes L. Davis Rock Springs 

Uinta Miss Nellie Pepper Evanston 

Weston Mrs. Emma P. Bowman Newcastle 



APPENDIX II. 

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APPENDIX YIII. 

Opinions of the Honorable Attorney General. 



32 Biennial Report. 



Opinions of Attorney General. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 

Attorney General's Office, 

riieyenne. March, 25th, 1897. 
Miss Estelle Reel, 

^>uperintendent of IMiblic Iiisnnction, 
riieyenne, \A\voniinii. 
Dear Madam: — On Febrnai-y iSth. you called upon this 
ottiee tor an opinion with reference to the distribution of 
juiblic funds by the De])uty County Superinti^ndent of 
Schools of .Tohnson County. In your coniniunication you 
submitted the letter of James D. (lallup, as follows: 

Hon. P^stelle Reel, 

Cheyenne. AVyo. 

My Dear Madam: — I wr-ite you at this time for informa- 
tion regardinji certain jtoints in the law of this state regard- 
inji the a}ti»ortionment of school money. The law I r>^fer to is 
an amendment to Sec. :>1»14 Rev. Stat, and the particular por- 
tion beini>- that part relating- to the payment to each district 
rhe sum of fl5(> first, then a])portion pro rata the balance. 
Now when I came to ])erform this duty, I found on hand 
(not including polls) but $l,.*?S5.r)l, and if each district were 
to receive |!15(), I would re(iuire .^51,875, as we have twelve 
and a half distiicts. (Dist. No. 27 being half in -lohnson and 
lialf in Shoridan Co.). Plainly I could not follow the law. 
and u]M)n the suggestion of those who should know, I made 
the ajiportionment of the money i)ro rata and ordered the 
Treasurer to disliurse it in this way. Now what I want to 
Icnow is first, was this right? Next, if not, what should have 
been done, and, further, what must be done to undo what 
has been done? 

An early reply will greatly oblige me. 
Sincerelv vours, 

JAMES 1). (JALU'P. 



i<t<ifc Siiprrintoidcnt of Public I ii.^t ruction. 33 

A\'itli i-eferencp to flu* (]U('stioii submitted by Mi*. Gal- 
]\]]K I would state tliat he sliould have distributed the school 
funds without lefereuce to the amount equally between the 
\;n-ious disti-icls rntil the amount received by each one 
aiiM.uiited 1(» the sum of .f ir)().(t(). If the funds on hand would 
iioi amount to 1150 for (^ach, he should have given them such 
a iii-o]iortio]i of tliat amount as would result by an equal 
(li\ isiou. There is no authority given under the statute by 
whicli he was justitied in disregarding the pi-inciple of mak- 
ing a provision foi- each district in the county. The mere 
fact tliat a larger amount of taxes was paid by certain of the 
<listricts in his counly. did not justify his action in this 
connection. Probably the difficulty would not have arisen 
had there been fewer districts in Johnson County. 

I am therefore of the oi)inion that he did not adopt the 
right course in the matter of distribution: that he should 
first have divided the |1,;W5.51 equally among tlie vai'ious 
<lisTricts. 

As to his request that you should suggest s(nne way of 
disentangling the difficulty, that is a matter which can only 
be adjusted by a settlement being made with the districts 
of the amount to which they were entitled, whicji settlement 
must be made through the School Directors of the respect- 
iv(^ districts. 

Very respectfully submitted, 
I Signed.) BENJAMIN F. FOWLER, 

Attorney General. 



34 Biennial Report. 



STATE OF WYOMING, 

Attorney Geneiars Office, 

Gheyenne. Wyo.. July 8, 1898. 
Hon. C H. Parnielee. 

Superintendent Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoniino. 

Dear Sir: — I am in receipt of your communication of 
the 5th instant, in whidi you desire an answer to the follow- 
ino; questions: 

First. \Miat are the duties of the County Superintend- 
ent upon finding- a teaduM- who has no certificate^ em])loyed 
by the School Hoard? 

Second. Has a School Board the right to employ a 
teacher who has no certificate as required by law? 

Third. Has a School Board a right to pay a tiMcher 
who has no cerrifi<aTe as required by law? 

Fourth. In case no such right exists, what is the reme- 
dy and by whom should the necessary steps be taken? 

In answer to The above questions. I have the honor to 
ad\ise you as follows: 

Among the duties imposed upon the County Su])erintend- 
ents of Schools in this State, as ju-ovided in S. L. 1S88, Chap- 
ter ()7. W(- find the following: "He shall examine every per- 
son offering- himself or herself as teacher of public schools, 
and if, in his ojunion. such person is qualified to teach a pub- 
lic school, shall give him or her a certificate authorizing- 
him or her to teach a public school, in his county, for one 
year."" One of the reipiisite steps necessary for any person 
desiring to teach school in the State of \Vyoming, is the pro- 
curing of a certificate from the County Superintendent, and, 
until such certificate is secured, such person would be dis- 
(jualified. under the law. from teaching in the public schools 
of the State; and. until such certificate is secured, the per- 
son would uot be a (jnalified teacher under the law. R. S. 



state Superintendent of Public Instruction. 35 

1887, Section 3948, provides. "The District Board shall em- 
ploy nil tc^achers nccessju-v for the scho(»ls of the district, 
and ]>a.v them by draft on the treasurer."' This ]»rovision of 
the statute can im]»ly but one thiii<i'. that the IJoard is au- 
thorized to employ te;ichers w lio have the (lualihcations re- 
quired by law. One of tliose (lualitications, and the ]»iin(i]>al 
one. is that such teacher shall liold a cei-tificate from the 
County Superintendent of Schools. It is also provided, 
amonji' the duties of the County Superintendent. S. L. ISSS. 
su]na. "He shall have the general sni>erintendeuce of the 
schools in his county, and shall visit each school at hMst 
once each term, and shall have power to dismiss all teach- 
ers he may find to be incompetent." The County Su}»eriu- 
tendent, under his j>eneral supervision of the schools, and 
under the provision of law cited above, is authorized to dis- 
miss any teacher In^ may find incompetent; and certainly the 
greatest test of incompi^eucy. either under the law. or in 
the judgment of the Su]»eriuteudent. would be in a teacher 
attempting to teach without first having comi>lied with the 
re(|uiremeut of law in secuiing a certificate. Therefore, in 
accoi'dance with the above o]»iuion. I will answer youi- (pies- 
tions in (U-dei-, as follows: 

First. It is tlu' duty of a County Su]>erintendent, u{»ou 
finding a teacher who lias no certificate em]»loyed by the 
School Hoard, to (Mthei- disuiiss such teacher or recpiire sui-h 
teacher to iniinediattd.\ pi-esent hiuiself or herself f(u- exam- 
ination before the ( 'ouuty Superintendent, and, if the teacher 
fails to ])ass a satisfactory examination, the duty of the Su- 
periuten<lent would be to dismiss such teachei-. 

Second. The School IWtard has a i-ight. only, to employ 
such persons to teach in the }»ublic schools of the State as 
])ossess the necessary (pialifications re(]uiied by law. one of 
which is that tlu^ teachei- shall luive a cei-tificate. 

Third. I am of the opinion that, should the school 
treasuier of the district ]iay a teacher who does not possess 



3^ Biennial Report. 



the (iiialifications reciuired by law, he would be liable, upon 
his ofticial bond, for the amount of money paid. 

Fourth. This question is answered by the first. Tlie 
remedy provid(*d by law is for the County Su])erintendent 
to dismiss a teacher not possessing the qualifications re- 
quircKl by law; but 1 am of the opinion that, should the 
<%)i!iity Su]>erintendent, in his discretion, forthwith examine 
sucli pf-isou and find such teacher qualified, the defect 
would be cured by issuing the necessary certificate. The 
necessary stei)s in this matter should be taken by the County 
S\i))printendent. Wry respectfully yours, 

iSion(Ml.) J. A. VAN ORSDEL, 

Attorney Centn-al. 



STATE OF WYOMING. 
Attorney (leneral's Office, 

Cheyenne, Wyo., August l.■^ 1S!)8. 
Hon. C. H. Parmelee, 

Su])erintendent of I'ublic Instructi<tn, 
( Mieyenne, Wyoming. 

Dear Sir: — Replying to your letter of the !Mh inst., re- 
questing answer to questions submitted by Mis. Saiah W. 
Pease, County Superintendent of Albany County, under 
date of July 25th, I have the honor to advise you as follows: 

The question submitted, "Whether a siiecial disti'ict 
meeting can be called and held and s])ecial tax voted, pro- 
vided all points of law have been comi)lied with, and there 
is sufficient time from the date of the special meeting to 
send the notice required by law to tlic County Clerk and 
Assessor, within the period prescribed by law for the notice 
to be sent." Section 8926, R. S. 1887, provid<\s for the hold- 
ing of a regular annual district meeting on the first Monday 
in May, at which time it is provided in S. L. ISOO. i)age 154, 
that the district may vote such sum of money as the meeting 



state Siipci iittcHitcitf of Piiltlic [ nsii action. 37 



shall deem sufficient to meet the demands of the district. 
The District ('lerl< is recinired, on or before the fonrtli Mon- 
day in May in eacii year, to file in tlie office of tlie Clerk of 
the Hoard of County Commissioners, a certificate showing 
the sum of money voted by said regular district meeting, R. 
S. Section M'Mi;"). Section :{941\ K. S. ISST, provides for the 
holding of sjiecial district meetings and that the notice of 
such meeting sliall clearly state the precise object for which 
it is called and the time and place at which it is to be held. 
Upon an examination of the ])apers submitted in this t-ase, 
it api)ears that a notice was regularly giAen by the Board 
of Directors, that there was a good attendance at this meet- 
ing, that the notice specified the purpose for which the meet- 
ing should be held, and that the sum of money there voted 
was certified and sent to the Clerk of the Roard of County 
Commissioners before the fourth Monday in May, the time 
requir(Ml by law. It also ap])ears that the assessment of 
the property of the district for the purposes of taxation for 
the current yt-ar. and the levy of taxes and equalization 
thereof by the Hoard of County Commissioners were regular 
and legal. It would seem that all the steps necessary to es- 
tablish the legality of the assessment and levy of taxes for 
the payment of the amount so voted at the special district 
meeting w«Me ]»ro])er and legally taken, 

I am therefore of the o]Mnion that where all the reipiire- 
ments of law are complied with, and the amount of money 
voted is certified to the Clerk of the Hoard of County Com- 
nnssionei's within the time provided by law, so that the as- 
sessment, levy, and equalization of the taxes so levied can 
be legally and regularly conducted as required by law, that 
a special tax can be vot(^d at a s])ecial meeting of the dis- 
trict, so long as such special tax is within the limit provided 
by the statute. Very respectfully, yours, 

(Signed.) J. A. VAN ORSDEL, 

Attornev General. 



APPENDIX IX. 

Reports of County Superintendents. 



40 Biennial Report. 



Reports of County Superintendents. 



ALBANY COIKTY. 

I submit the following' report of the scliools of Albany 
County : 

First. The schools of this county show marked progress 
from year to year. The attendance of pu]>ils is better, and 
the terms are longer in most of the districts. There is a 
strong probability that two or three districts will be reor- 
ganized in the near future, owing to the fact that the large 
ranchmen are encroaching upon the smaller ones and are 
crowding them out. 

Nearly all the districts have built school houses, though 
there is a tendency in a few cases to have all the schools 
taught at the private homes, a custom I do not approve of, 
for various reasons, when it can possibly be avoided. I con- 
sider it far better for both teacher and i)ui)ils. to have the 
school away from the home. 1 always recommend that a 
school house be built in evei-y district to accommodate the 
greatest number of children possible, and make that the cen- 
tral school in the district, but, at the same time, other chil- 
dren living at too great a distance from the school to attend 
should not be ignored, but be provided with a school. Last 
year, several new, comfortable school houses were built, but 
this year there have been only two new om^s built. Exten- 
sive repairs have been made on many school buildings, es- 
pecially in District No. 1. Several new floors have been put 
down in different rooms and many of them have new seats of 
the latest pattern. The Laramie schools are up to date in all 
matters of progress, and no necessary expense is spared in 
procuring apparatus. A fine set of relief maps were pur- 



l^tate Superintendent of Public Instruction. 41 

chased during the summer vacation at a cost of |100. They are 
models of perfection in tlieir line. In the country schools, 
apparatus is being furnished as fast as the limited means at 
their command will permit. There is a lack of supplies in 
all the schools, but there is a growing tendency toward bet- 
ter school buildings and improved equipments. I jioint with 
pride to the fact that, during the juist two yeai's, there has 
been a marked impi'ovement in the efficiency of teachers, 
due, to a great extent, to the Normal Department of the 
State X^niversity. We have an excellent corps of teachers 
in the county who are, for the most i)art. exerting their best 
energies for the advancement of their schools. 

Second. I make it a rule "to visit each school in the 
county at least once each term," as the law directs. The only 
exception to this rule is where winter schools begin in re- 
mote localities after I have paid a visit to the section, and 
the long distance and ex])ense would not warrant ni}^ going 
over the ground a second time, but I always endeavor ta 
keep in touch with the teachei- and school by corresi)ondence 
and by securing reports. 

I hold public examinations quarterly, and private ones 
as often as necessary. Some of the County Superintendents 
in this state charge a fee for every teacher's certificate 
granted, but I do not find any law permitting it. 

We hold a County Teachers' Institute every year, last- 
ing four days. I procure the very best local talent available 
to assist as instructors and lecturers, and all the teachers 
of the county cheerfully give their best efl'orts to its success. 
The last one, held the last of August, was very well at- 
tended and much interest manifested. Prof. Lee, Principal 
of the Laramie schools, acted as Conductor, and many of the 
up-to-date topics were presented and fully discussed by the 
teachers present. The results of these meetings are far- 
reaching, for, when I go into the country schools, T observe 



42 Biennial Report. 



that the su<>-^estions reooiiimended in the Institute have 
been introduced into the schools. The teachei's receive a 
new inspiration foi' their work after attending an Institute, 
a proof of which is the fact that the city schools can no 
hunger lay claim to a monopoly of the revolving blackboard, 
for, since the.\ were introduced to the teachers at the Insti- 
tute, I find them doing excellent work in many schools. 

Third. The greatest need of our country schools is 
longer terms, and 1 am glad to note a decided improvement 
in this dii'ection. All interested are combining their efforts 
to this end. 

There is great need of a change of text books, and it is 
earnestly hoi)ed that the Legislature, at its session this com- 
ing winter, will enact a law providing for a uniformity of 
text books in this state. In this county I would recommend 
that every text book now in use in our schools be changed 
for later and better publications. Some of our school books 
have been in use for fifteen years and were not very good to 
begin with. Great proficiency has been attained in that 
time in the making of school books and the welfare of the 
pupils of this state demands that they be furnished with 
the very best. 

I would jtlso recommend that the Legislature pass a 
bill increasing the salaries of County Superintendents of 
Schools to cover, in some degree, the work requii-ed. 
Respectfully submitted, 

SARAH W. TEASE, 

Superintendent Schools, 
Albany County, Wyoming. 



BIG HORN COUNTY. 

The schools of this county are in as favorable a con- 
dition as can be hoped for in a new county and where there 
seem so many obstacles to meet and overcome, and espe- 



state Supcrhitendeiit of Public Instruction. 43 

cially witli regard to the (inestioii pertaininji' to school 
finances, which, for the past year, was rather limited, though 
we liopefnlly look forward to a brighter outlook in the near 
future. I note with j)leasure that there is an abiding inter- 
est, on the part of the peoi)]e. taken in our schools, and there 
are many indications of a continuous, steady growth to- 
wards a higher intellectual development among our youth. 

Theie is a steady determination on the part of our citi- 
zens to increase the length of our school terms by means of 
a special district tax. 

The school buildings are princij)ally log structures, but 
most of them are comfortable and commodious and suf- 
ficient for the present needs, though there is a gradual ten- 
dency toward establishing bt^tter buildings as the district 
becomes able to afford them.. Otto, in District No. U), has 
a very neat and attractive frame structure. com])leted last 
year, and is well e(iui|)ped with all necessary apparatus, 
llui-lington. in the adjoining district. No. 20. has the largest 
enrollment in the county and is looking forward to soon es- 
tablish what ])romises to be our first graded school. 

W'liile some of our schools are well sui)])lied with ap- 
]»aiarus. still there are others having very little or non(\ 
Thei-e is a gradual tendency towsirds impi-ovement in this 
I'egard, as there were several ])urchases made last year. 

The school work in general, save in some few instances, 
is carefully and conscientiously done. Most of our teachers 
are tlioi'oughly alive to the best interests of the pupils and 
jhey, in return, seem wide-awake to their duties. Our 
teachers on the whole are an earnest, conscientious -body of 
workers and I feel deeply grateful to them for the efforts put 
forth during these two years of our association, in so loyally 
aiding me in my endeavors to advance the educational inter- 
ests of Kig Horn County. 

The growing demand for a better grade of teachers 



44 Biennial Report. 



causes the inefficient ones to finally fall out of the ranks and 
give place to better and more capable ones. Our present 
corps of teachers, with but few exceptions, are first-class 
teachers of more or less experience and well capacitated for 
their work. Teachers' Institutes were held during each 
year of my administration. They consisted of quality rather 
than quantity with regard to attendance. As many of the 
teachers were so remotely situated, attendance seemed diffi- 
cult. Our last Institute, conducted by Mr. O. H. Woods, 
was especially interesting, profitable and successful, and, 
though we numbered but fifteen, still a more earnest body 
of teachers rarely comes together. 

I have held five publi<- examinations, two of these being 
held at the close of each Institute; the others when there 
seemed a demand for them. In addition to these, a number 
of private examinations have been granted, though 1 greatly 
prefer the competitive examination when possible. 

It was with much regret that I could not visit all of the 
schools, but the county's finances did not seem to justify the 
expense, though at various times I visited the greater por- 
tion of the districts and nil the schools that were in session 
at the time. Our county is yet very large and it requires a 
great deal of travel over long weary distances to reach all 
of the schools. 

The one great essential need at present seems to be suf- 
ficient money to enable us to have longer terms of school, 
as the majority of them have averaged only about three 
months to the term the past two years. 

One other fact, it seems to me, should not be overlooked 
and that is when a good teacher is secured, he or she should 
be retained. As it is in most cases, too frequent changes 
are made. 

While I think some of the text books might profitably 
be improved upon, yet with regard to the schools of Big 



' Ktafe Supoinfcndoif of Public Instruction. 45 

Horn Count}', it is a question with me as to the advisability 
of chanjiinjn at present, for the reason that there is now a 
general hick of uniformity in text books and a change, it 
does not seem to me, would be beneficial, in view of the fact 
that parents are not all able to buy new books for their chil- 
dren, thereby increasing the present existing difficulty. 

BELLE T. HOWELL, 

County Superintendent. 



CAKBOX COINTY. 

The schools of Carbon County are in most excellent con- 
dition and are making steady advancement under the en- 
coiiragement given them by patrons. We have a splendid 
force of teachers, nearly all of whom hold first grade certifi- 
cates and have had several years' experience. They enter 
lieartily into their work and are ever striving to improve 
themselves and be faithful to the trust reposed in them. 
During the past two years I have visited twice or more al- 
most every district in the county, the three exceptions be- 
ing due to inaccessibility of schools or illness. T\m town 
schools have been visited from four to six times each, or 
once in each term, as required by law. Nearly all our coun- 
try districts have now comfortable buildings, nine having 
been erected since 1894. Three were completed during the 
past yiNir, and two are in course of erection. All these 
buildings su]>plant old and generally very primitive struc- 
tiii'cs. ( )ne new district. No. IS, at Encampment, was organ- 
ized this year, but has no building as yet. Two districts 
have established No. 2 schools for the better accommodation 
of ]>upils within their boundaries, and one of these has 
erected an additional building. One department has been 
added each year to the Rawlins school, which now employs 
ten teachers, and Saratoga gained one department this year. 
J find almost all the districts have purchased apparatus 



46 Biennial Report. 



this year, and, in several cases, notably Rawlins and Hanna, 
tlu' outlay for this purpose has been (piite heavy. Among^ 
country districts, Xos. 11 and '21 deserve esjuH-ial credit for 
comfortable, attractive and well-furnislu^d buildinj^s. Dis- 
trict No. 5 was also in tliis list, but had tlie «^reat misfortune 
to lose its property by tire, evidently incendiary. A new 
buildinji- has been erected, but it will take several years to 
reidace the ai)])aratus destroyed. It is a matter for {general 
congratulation that patrons are talvinji' greater interest in 
this work of sui»])lyin^' teachers with aids and tools for 
their work, for they mi«ht as well ex])ect a carptmier to do 
g-ood work without tools as a teachei-. 

Four very successful Institutes have been held in the 
county since 1894, and the teachers are almost unauimons 
in the o])inion that the last one, held in Rawlins in August 
of this year, was the most ]»rotitable. We departed some- 
what from the old paths, and the teachers did the work of 
the morning sessions, while Prof. (\ R. Ridgaway of the Tni- 
versity of Wyoming, occu])ied the time of the afternoon 
meetings with lectures upon ])ractical subjects, mainly 
methods. The evening sessions were, as usual, devoted to 
lectures and social entertainments, which were greatly en- 
joyed by the teachers and the peoi)le of Rawlins. The av- 
erage attendance at the institute is twenty-five teachers, 
(Hit of a total of thirt-tlve en)ployed in the county. .Most of 
our teachers are faithful about attending, but we must adr 
mit that there are a few who numage to escape this duty 
year after year, and we have resolved never again to grant 
such teachers favors in the shape of riMiewed or endorsed 
certificates. Our laws provide no adeciuate penalty for neg- 
lect of Institute duty, unless school directors are willing to 
CO (>i)eiate with the County Su]»erintendent to prevent it. 
and little can be done, consequently, to remedy the matter. 
'Tarbon Countv's record in this regard is not a ])Oor one-, but 



state Superintendent of Public Instruction. 47 

we hope the day may soon come when each teacher will 
williuj^ly, not of necessity, contribute his or her share to the 
success of these annual gatherings. 

Tublic examinations are held quartely in Rawlins, 
and I have given many private examinations, for conveni- 
ence salce, at my oltice in Saratoga. I have renewed, with- 
out examination, tirst grade certificates held by teachers 
who have been at work in the county four or more years, be- 
lieving that the schools will be as well served by such a 
course. • 

Some changes in text books now in use would be advis- 
able, but teachers ditter widely as to this matter. They real- 
ize that sonu^ of the ])ublications in use are not of the best, 
yet contend that economy is more to be desired than the 
possible benefit from changes. Nearly all, I believe, favor a 
cliangt^ of i-eaders, esjx'cially foi- higher grades, and some 
would adopt new geograi)hi(^s. There is no doubt that some, 
aye many, of the late ])ul)lications are great improvements 
()\'er the old l)ooks, and it seems poor economy to retain th(^ 
latter. 

My greatest difiiculty is in securing i»rom]»t and coiiect 
reports fi-om school boards. Although the law is very ])lain 
as to date of malving annual reports, it is usually necessai*y 
for me to write two letters to each district board to secui-e 
these rejtorts, and then Ilu\v are too often inccu'rect, or but 
partially completed. This should not be. Otherwise, I have 
no (•omi)laint to make, but am indebted to teachers, school 
ol1icei-s and patrons for unifoi-m kindness and continued aid 
and encouragement in my woik. 

(lEKTHlDE M. HTXTINdTON. 

( "ounty Sujierintendent. 



48 Biennial Report. 



(X)NVERSE COUNTY. 

The *>:eneral condition of oni* schools shows a substan- 
tial im])rovement. TIk^ number of schools in the county has 
increased from twenty four in lS!>o to thirty-seven in 1898. 
Forty-one teaclie.rs were (Miiployed durinj^- the last year at a 
cost of |8,S5(). The attendance has lisen fr<mi 41):*) to 6:'>8. 

Great irregularity j)revails in the time of the year for 
holdinff schools. Most of the town schools open in Septem- 
ber and close the first of May or June. The lenp;th of term 
also Varies from three to nine months. There are schools in 
the county in every month of the year. My policy has been 
to discourage holding school in the hot weather of July and 
August. A nunibei' of the districts now open the schools for 
the sunrmer in April, but this is obstructed by the date of 
the annual meeting of the district, the first Monday in May. 
I recounnend that this be changed to March, and also that 
the time for uuiking the annual re])ort to tlie Superin- 
tendents be changed to correspond with the date for the an- 
nual mcH'ting. W'e have now two fiscal years for school pur- 
pose's. This causes much confusion and much needless work 
for the school officers. Uy opening schools in AjU'il we can 
have three mouths befoie hot weather and then <)i)en again 
in S('])t('mber or October. This ])rog'ram is being adopted 
in many districts. It gives the little children a cnance to go 
in s]U'ing and autumn, while the older ])U])ils, who must 
work in the suunuer, can go to school in winter. The climate 
in this valley is too mild to be an obstacle to winter schools. 
A^'hat few severe storms we have deti-act less from the 
schools tlian the j)rotracted hot weather in sunnuei*. 

Many of tlie schools need apparatus and libraries, espe- 
cially di<'tionaries and sup])lementary readers. I find it 
slow work interesting the school boards in these essentials, 
^lucli of the apparatus now in the schools is too complicated. 
The teachei's do not know how to use it. The law pi'ovides 



state Superintendent of PuMic Instruction, 49 

for The purchase of books by the district, but the average 
school director does not understand the art of book-buying. 
They do not know what to buy, or where to get them. The 
l»nr(hasing power should be vested in some one who knows 
what is needed and where to buy and funds should be placed 
at his disposal. The "free text book" system would be a 
great benefit here. I hope this question is not abandoned in 
NVyoming. Twenty-four of the states now find the system a 
success. 

Four years ago we adopted a grade system in this coun- 
ty and last year we changed to the state system. A few 
teachers have succeeded in applying these grades and have 
im]»r(»vcd their schoo.ls, but, in most of the schools, it has 
failed, owing to inexperienced teachers. To reduce the pres- 
ent heterogeneous mass to a graded school requires more 
skill in the teacher than to teach the school after it is 
graded. We employ the best teachers we can get for the 
money the people are willing to pay, but most of them fail 
to accomplish the task before them of using the grade 
guide. 

We need a higher standard for our examinations. The 
law regulating teachers' certificates is inadequate to the 
needs of the schools. In education, there are four grades, 
viz: Common School, High School, College, and Profes- 
sional, or Post-graduate. The law provides for examination 
in The lowest of these grades and there is no way To show 
ThaT The Teacher has any higher education. The examinaTion 
required in This sTate is known in other states as a third 
grade examination. A first grade certificate should require 
a high school education, or an equivalent examination. A 
state diploma should be provided for which should be based 
on a college course and five years successful work. In some 
sTaTes, none are allowed To Teach excepT The graduaTes of 
normal training schools or colleges. 



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There are many things about the school system of this 
state that could be improved" by a study of the laws and 
exi)erience of other states. I hope the next Legislature will 
appoint a commission composed of experienced educators to 
prepare a revised draft of our school laws. The people of 
this state are alive to the need of good schools — let us have 
them. The future prosperity of the commonwealth depends 
largely upon the schooling of this generation. 

On the question of text book revision, there is much to 
be said — too much for discussion here. I hope the commis- 
sion contemplated in tlie Constitution will be called together 
this winter. Before much is done with the text book list, it 
would be well to adopt the free text book system. 

C. A. i^HEKMAX, 

Superintendent: 



CROOK COUNTY. 



The majority of the schools in the county are held in 
fairly good buildings. Some schools are still furnished with 
miserable home-made desks, but these are rapidly passing 
away and their place being supplied with ])atent seats. 
Many schools are furnished with charts. .V few still lack 
large dictionaries. 

The majorit}' of the teachers are good ones, but. as in 
any community, there are a few who pass examinations all 
right, but will never make successful teachers. 

Examinations are generally held each month. 

Institute is always held one week, and quite fully at- 
tended. Schools are usually visited during each term of 
three months, but they are so scattered that sometiuies they 
are visited only once during six months. The attendance in 
the majority of the schools is small. 

Schools need more library books. It would be a good 
thing if the districts would own and furnish text books. 



Slate Supfiiiifvinleiii of f*i(hlic Instruction. 51 

Many children are very poorly supplied with text books. 
Dictionaries are especially needed. 

BARBARA G. ANDREWS. 

County Superintendent. 



FREMONT COT NTY. 

The schools of this county are in a tine proj^ressive con- 
dition. The educational advancement ranks hi«iher than 
in any previous year. 

The school buildinos, as a rule, are comfortable, commo- 
dious, and i»leasantly situated. It is true in this county 
as elsewhere, that there are some schools buildinjis which 
cannot be thus described, but I am pleased to say that their 
number is small. On the other hand, we have educational 
structure>< of which any county or state might well be 
proud. The Lander public school buildinos are as tine as 
can be found in any place of much greater size than this. 
The buildino has been further improved this fall by complet- 
ing' within the second story one large school or study room, 
one large class room, and a laboratory for high school work. 

The school employs six teachers (five besides the princi- 
pal). The enrollment is over 275 pu])ils, and tliis number 
will be increased from time to time during the winter. The 
teachers are very eflficient, competent and thorough, all un- 
der the direction of the principal. Prof. A. H. Martel. The 
instructions and methods are strictly "up-to-date.-' There 
will no doubt be most excellent results obtained through 
their efforts. 

The majority of the schools are furnished with all kinds 
of school apparatus, such as maps, charts, globes, and ample 
blackboards. 

The teachers, as a rule, are progressive and in every 
way equal to the teachers of the older states. In fact, the 



52 Biennial Report. 



greater number of the teachers are fjradiiates of eastern 
universities and normal training* schools. 

The progress in the advancement of the ]>ni)ils of this 
connty has but one drawback and that is the lack of school 
funds to enable the districts to have longer terms of school. 
Tlie people are very energetic and intelligent, and, in all 
matters ])ei'taining to the educational work of the county, 
are ev( r ready, wide-awake, and willing to aid the super- 
intendent in all school work. They feel that the education 
of their children is of vital imjtortance. The action of the 
County Commissioners in reducing the levy foi' the General 
School f'und in order to comply with the law. althoug^h 
against their will, brought out the sound judgment of the 
])eople, for they met this reduction with a special tax U^yj in 
every district. In this manner, the school funds were in- 
creased more than the genera] ley^- could have done, and the 
district boards were enabled to have much longer terms of 
school tluin formerly. 

The yearly teachers' institutes are usually held in the 
month of September — the week previous to the o])ening of 
the Lander public schools. The distance teachers have to 
travel while they are engaged in teaching in various parts 
of the county, and the difficulties they exi)erience in going 
from one jdace to another, lessen the attendance at our 
yearly institute. This fact is greatly regretted and there 
should be some way to remedy this evil, for the County In- 
stitute is for the benefit of the teacher, and, through the 
teacher, the school. Our instructor for the past two ses- 
sions has been Prof. A. H. Martel. He is a most able and 
thorough instructor. His methods are the best and latest 
normal methods in use. I would gladly recommend him to 
any County Superintendent who might wish to secure the 
services of an able instructor for the coming year. 

We have but one public examination during the year — 



state Superintendent of Public Instruction. 53 

that held at the time of the Teachers' Institute. Private ex- 
aminations are held at anj' time for the convenience of 
teachers coming- from a distance. I would like to make a 
suggestion, if it is not deemed out of place. With regard to 
examination questions, whv could not the State Sujierin- 
tendent send out uniform ({uestions for examinations 
throughout the counties of the state? Would it not tend 
to better systematize the educational work of this state? 

Regarding the frequency of visits to schools, T usually 
try to visit each school once every term. Most of the schools 
of this county have but one term during the year, and thus 
it means but one visit to a school a year. The distance to 
some of the outside schools is so great, and especially in the 
remote mountainous regions where their school term is held 
in the winter, it is almost impossible to visit some of them. 
Since Janury 1st, I have visited eleven schools, and still 
have live more to visit before the close of the year, most of 
the Ave being now in session. I have traveled oTo miles 
and crossed the mountain range twice. 

The needs of onr schools are too numerous to nunition. 
We need longer terms in oar country schools, but hoAv is 
it to be accom])lished? I do not know, for the tax limit for 
special district tax (5 mills) is reached in most of the dis- 
tricts at every annual meeting. 

The text book problem seems to present a most f<uinida- 
ble array of i)er])lexing questions. One question is this, is 
it wise to place the power to make selections of text books 
with the district boards? ^^'ill it not necessarily Itring an 
endh^ss variety of text books into our })ublic scluxds by so 
doing? Would it not be better to i)lace the power to select 
the uniform text Ijooks for the state in the hands c»f the 
State Superintendent and other pronnnent local educatois? 
X deem it necessarv to make some changes in our text books 



54 liiciDiial Report. 



— that is, if we wish to keep our educational standard up to 
the iiiaik, and this we must do at all hazards. 

-MARY A. MAS()N, 
County KSiijxM-intendent of Schools. 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

1 am phnised to report the scliools of tliis county as in 
a wvy satisfactory condition. Nearly all of the districts 
have _i»ood school buildings which are fairly well furnished 
with blackboards and other school furniture. In some dis- 
tiicts. the schools are well suj)]>lied with apparatus, while 
in others bej»inninj;s in securing- libraries are now being 
made. 

The ayeraj«e qualifications of teachers are good, the ma- 
jority having had either a high school or normal school 
tiaining. Many teachers, attracted by a healthful climate 
and higher wages, have come from the overcrowded states 
farther east. With them have been brought into the county 
new ideas 'and increased vigor. But the large number of 
students doing high school work, with those attending nor- 
mal schools and colleges, indicate that, in a short time, the 
<-ounty will hav<* a sur])lus of good teachei's rather than a 
lack. 

Dui'ing each yeai* of my official service, 1 have visited 
each school in the county one or more times. By means of 
these visits. I have learned much about the needs of the 
schools, and I have endeavored to make such suggestions as 
seemed best to increase the efficiency of the schools. 

Each year a teachers' institute has been held, and, for 
these occasions, an elfort has been made to secure able in- 
structors. The instructi()n has been of a professional na- 
ture and no academic instruction has been attempted. The 
teachers have manifested marked interest and but a few 



^tate Superintendent of Public Instruction. 55 

have shown a desire to be excused. Au examination for 
teachers has been held at the close of each institute and at 
sucli other times as has been found necessary. An attempt 
has been made to j;radnally increase the thoroughness of 
the teachers, and tlu* (juestions for examinations are being- 
made more and more pedagogical. 

The needs of the schools of the county are very )nuch as 
ixre found else\\ here. Im])rovenient may be made all along 
the line. The text books in use are, as a general thing, nei- 
ther among the latest noi- the l)est books. We ijeed au en- 
tire fhange of texts. In consideration of the fact that now 
we virtually have no text book law, I think it advisable 
that the next Legislature be urged to enact a law favoring 
county uniformity and free text books, or purchase of text 
books .by the district boards. 

The Buffalo schools, which, for many years, have been 
a source of pride to Northern Wyoming, continue to grow in 
efficiency. The course has been broadened and .deepened 
until a good secondary education can be obtained in them. 
Two years of Tyatin are now ottered and enough of English, 
mathematics, science, and history to adinit students to the 
Freshman year of our best universities. The grades below 
the high school are being strengthened and are rapidly be- 
ing made equal in efficiency to the corresponding grades of 
the best schools in older states. 

In all, T tind the schools of the coupty in a very, health- 
ful condition, enjoying a growth in keeping with the rapid 
development of the commercial and social interests of the 
county. (H)RNELIA SNIDER, 

County Siiperintendent. 



NATRONA COUNTY. 

Natrona County has at present eleven school districts. 
We have a fine school building in District No, 2, and the 



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school is divided into five departments, High School, Gram- 
mar, Intermediate, First and Second Primary. One of these 
departments was added during the past winter. This school 
gives employment to five teachers, who, under the leader- 
sliip of Prof. (i. Cudebec, constitute a most able and efficient 
corps of teachei's. 

Throughout the county, our teachers are bright and ac- 
tive and take great interest in their work and the advance- 
ment of theii* i)U])ils 

In District No. 8, a fine school building has been erected 
and furnished with all necessary maps, charts and globes. 
In this district they now have five and six months of school, 
when, a short time ago, they had but three. 

Districts No. 1. 4, 5, (5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are in a progressive 
condition, although in Districts Nos. 4, 5 and 9, the build- 
ings are not all that could be desired. Thej- are all, with 
the exception of District No. 9, comparatively well equipped 
with school apparatus. 

District No. 11, wliich has been recently established, 
has a splendid school ])uilding, well situated for the con- 
v(Miience of all the patrons of the district. 

No Institue has yet been called in this county this fall. 

I nearly always insist on examinations, and, as far as 
possible, niake them competitive, so that all certificates 
issued in this county are earned by the holders. 

Schools have started in most of the districts for the 
fall and winter terms with a good attendance of pupils. I 
visit every school in the county once each term. 

At the close of our last term of school in Casper we 
had two graduates, the first for Natrona County. 

WILHELMINA McRAE, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Sltate Superintendent of Public Instruction. 57 

LARAMIE COUNTY. 

I herewith have the honor to submit the foHowing' re- 
port of the work done in this county during the past two 
years. 

There are at j)resent eleven school districts in Laramie 
County. In District No. 1 there are seven school buildings 
valued at |130,758.03 and real estate valued at |3,000. 
Thirty-three teachers are employed in this district, of which 
twenty-eight are emploved in Cheyenne. We have a fine 
high school in connection with the graded school, with an 
efficient superintendent and a corps of excellent teachers, 
a school we have reason to be proud of. There have been 
no new buildings erected in this district during the past 
two years, but the present ones are well furnished and in 
good repair. 

In District No. 8, at North Salem, a new school house 
has been built, and this is the only one of much value built 
in the county during the past two 3^ears. 

Sin(^e January 1, 1897, I have examined seventy-live 
teachers. Thirty-two received first grade and thirty second 
grade certificates Examinations are held every quarter. 

With but few exceptions, I have visited the schools 
twice or once each year, and usually find the teachers doing- 
excellent work, though there is a chance for improvement. 

Two Institutes of one w^eek each have been held, with a 
good attendance of teachers and educators. 

Much has been said of late relative to the change of 
text books. I would not recommend an entire change, 
though it might be well to do so in some cases where they 
have been in use some tinu^. Nothing of any great im- 
portance has transpired during the past two years. Many 
of the teachers liave been retained and we are gradually 
securing a better class of teachers. Patrons are taking a 
ii'reat interest in their schools and demandina' bettei- teach- 



58 Biennial Report. 



ers. In many districts only those holding first grade certifi- 
cates are employed. 

ELIZABETH S. HAWES, 

Toiinty Superintendent. 



SHERIDAN COl XTY. 

Since the last biennial re])ort from this office, there have 
been added to our county two new districts, four new school 
houses, and six new schools. One of our new buildings is an 
11,100 one. in the Dayton District, and was very badly 
needed. Three of the others are small buildings, built out of 
native rock, which, when cut and dressed, makes the warm- 
est and most comfortable school buildings we have. 

Still, more districts and more schools are needed. The 
law limiting a county to twenty-five districts is a detriment 
and a terribly hated law in our county. Some of the districts 
being from twenty to forty miles long, much travel is neces- 
sitated to get to the May meetings and one school in the dis- 
trict is sure to be neglected. 

The schools, both cit^' and district, have all been graded 
and are all working under the State Course of ssrudy, aided 
by a supi)ilementary course which divides the former into 
seven and eight months' work for the year. This grading 
has been a great encouragement to both pupils and teachers, 
which can be noted by better and more enthusiastic work 
being done by both. 

We have some excellent t(^ach(M's and I believe all are 
striving to become better. A\'e have had an attendance of 
fifty and sixty at our two Institutes, which, I believe, have 
been good. We have the Teachers' Association which meets 
once in three months, while the city teachers have a reading- 
circle which meets once in two weeks. Examinations are 
held once in three months. 



&tate Superintendent of Public Instruction. 59 

All schools are visited twice a year, while the nearer 
ones are reached three or four times. 

We are using the adopted text books, there being a uni- 
versal desire for a change as soon as possible. 

<.)ur county on September 1st of this year is giving em- 
I>loyment to forty-three teachers, but I am sorry to say that 
there has been a decrease in the wages of teachers, owing to 
the increase in number of schools, school months, and a 
plentiful supply of teachers. 

LaFayette Day was celebrated quite generally through- 
out the county and the pennies will soon be forwarded to 

your office. 

MARION DILLOX, 

County Superintendent. 



SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

In compliance with the request of our State Superin- 
tendent, I send report of work done in this county during the 
last two years. 

The year beginning January 1, 1897, there were five dis- 
tricts and total number of pupils, 915. At the commence- 
ment of the year 1898, there were no new districts, but an 
enrollment of 1,012 pupils. 

Scarcely- a mouth has passed that I have not visited one 
of my schools and have noted a steady growth. Our aim is to 
rise to the highest and we press forward with a determina- 
tion that will not fail. 

Have held two successful Institutes in Rock Springs 
with full attendance of teachers and great interest by the 
public in general. 

We have two graded schools in the county, Rock 
Springs containing nine departments, and Green River, 
three. A stone building was purchased to supply the ^row- 



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ing school at No. 6 mine. Rock Springs. A new frame school 
house was built at Granger. • 

All the departments in the various districts are supplied 
with the most necessary apparatus, viz: Charts, maps, dic- 
tionaries, and slate blackboards predominate 

The text book is a question to be regulated by the Legis- 
lature, as we certainly know there can be a great improve- 
ment in the books now in use. 

In closing my duties as County Superintendent, I wish 
to thank the teachers for their hearty and cordial support; 
also the different school directors and the public in general. 

MARY A. CLARK, 

County Superintendent. 



T'INTA COUNTY. 



We have not made the rapid strides toward ])erfection 
that T wish we had. but still I feel that we are advancing- 
slowl^^ but surely toward a higher standing. 

The increase in the school funds has made it i)ossible 
for the members of our school boards to have our buildings 
in a much better condition than ever before. 

We have three new school houses completed, two more 
under way of erection. One at Piedmont has two apart- 
ments, and the other is located at Kemmerer, the new min- 
ing camp on the Oregon Short Line. The last mentioned 
building will contain four rooms. As a rule, the schools are 
well provided for in the way of books, apparatus, etc. I 
have had some difficulty in securing teachers to take charge 
of the schools in places far distant from the railroad. This, 
however, is not to be wondered at Avlien we take into con- 
sideration the wages that are paid by outside districts and 
the expense that must be incurred in order to reach the 
schools. 

^^'e have held two Institutes. . Botli have been verv sue- 



state >>ui)ciiiitrit<1cnt of PuhUc Instruction. 6i 

c-essful, particularly the one held last year. This was con- 
ducted by Miss F. C. Blackburn, of vSalt Lake City, assisted 
by Miss Belle Fleming, Assistant Principal of the Evanston 
High School, and others. 

Two examinations are held each year, besides several 
private examinations. 

Uinta County being so large, I find it impossible to visit 
each school more than once during the year. This, however, 
I try to do. I feel that our schools are better than they were 
two years ago, but there is still room for improvement in 
many cases. 

In regard to the text books in use, T feel that some 
changes would be beneficial to the schools, principally the 
readers and histories. That there should be an established 
«et of text books throughout the state cannot be questioned. 
If we stop to consider the number of children who move from 
one town or county in the state to another, we can readily see 
that it is not wise to allow each teacher to introduce such 
books as he or she may see fit. We would soon have such a 
mixture of knowledge and books that the result would be a 
little of everything and not much of anything. 

In 1890, forty-seven schools were taught in Uinta 
County. 

In 1808, fifty-nine schools were taught in Uinta County. 

In 1896, there were 2,215 pupils in the schools. 

In 1898. there were 2,832 pupils in the schools. 

In 1890, fifty teachers were employed. 

In 1898, seventy-one teachers were employed. 

There are fifteen districts in the county. District No. 2 
has The largest enrollment, it being 763 pupils. No. 1 has an 
enrollment of 737, No. 31 of 145, and No 17 of 137 pupils. 

The only Hij^h School in the county is at Evanston. 
Prof. C. C. Norwood is Principal. Pie has thirteen assist- 
ants. So far the school year has been very satisfactory. 

M. J. YOUNG, 

County Superintendent. 



62 Biennial Report. 



AVESTON^ COT KTY. 

The schools of Weston ( 'ounty are doing excellent work. 
School bnildinos have been erected during the past two 
years, old ])uildings have been repaired, and apparatus has 
been purchased. Nearly every building has a dictionary, 
reference books, and supplementary reading. The Canibria 
schools have a library of about 200 volumes, also a reading 
table containing the best magazines. 

Institutes have been held each August, and tea<hers 
jind parents agree that they are exceedingly helpful. Public 
examinations have been held at close of Institute. 

The visits each term to the various schools are among 
the pleasant features of the Superintendent's work, and 
observation proves that schools taught by the same teacher 
for a series of terms advance more rapidly than where a 
change is made each term. 

As there is improvement in text books each year, we 
would be greatly benefited by securing the best texts. 

At the close of 1898, w^e have seventeen schools in the 
county, while in 1890 there was but one. District No. 1 
maintains fifteen schools of from six to nine months each 
year. District No. 2 has one school of six months each year. 
District No. 3 has one school of six months' term, but half 
the term is taught in a remote part of the distnct. There 
are over sixty scholars in the district and but fifteen can 
attend school on acount of distance. Lack of funds prevents 
their having longer terms and a greater number of schools. 

EMMA P. BOWMAN, 

County Superintendent. 



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BIENNIAL REPORTS 



State Sttpefintendeat 
of Ptiblic Ifistfiiction 



1 899- 1 900 
I90I-J902 



STATE OF WYOMING 



Biennial Report 



Superintendent of 



Public Instruction 



1899 - 1900 



LARAMIE, WYO. : 

CHAPLIN, SPAFFORD t MATHISON, PRINTERS 

1904 



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STATE OF WYOMING. 
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming, January i, 1901. 
To His Excellency, 

DeForest Richards. 

Governor of Wyoming : 
Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herewith the biennial 
report of this office for the two years ending September 30, 
1900, setting forth the condition of this department, as re- 
quired by law. Very respectfully, 

THOMAS T. TYNAN, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT. 

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming, January i, 1901. 

In compliance with the provisions of Section 180. Re- 
vised Statutes. I have the honor to submit herewith the bien- 
nial report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for 
the period of two years, ending September 30, 1900, showing 
the condition and progress of the public schools, the receipts 
and disbursements of the school funds, state, county and 
district, during that period, with such other statements, facts 
and statistics as are deemed of interest to the public. 

In the report of my predecessor is made mention the fact 
that apologies have been offered heretofore for the delay in 
the appearance of the report and for inaccurate statistics, and 
that he had no desire to depart from a custom that had such 
an established sanction. The same difficulties attendant then 
being attendant now. I, too, desire to follow the established 
precedent. The same efifort has been made as suggested and 
the same result as to delayed and inaccurate reports followed. 
The main cause, I find, is the failure of the District Clerks 
to report promptly to the County Superintendents. While I 
attach no blame to the Superintendents, when using a certain 
amount of diligence, still I believe that, if they would exercise 
their full authority, this difficulty might be overcome. We 
can only hope that the voters will come to realize how much 
the district sufifers by the election of incompetent trustees. 

The information in this report is mainly composed* of 
material furnished the office by the several County Superin- 
tendents and other officers and teachers of the State. Many 
of these have responded to every request for information, in 
addition to submitting their annual reports. In some instances, 
however, reports have been so long delayed that the work 
has been campleted over great difficulties. 

By comparing the tables of statistics with the former re- 
ports of this office, you will see that the State is endeavoring to 
keep pace with the educational advancement of the day and 
our schools were never in a better condition. One thousand 
iour hundred and seventy additional pupils have enrolled since 



6 Biennial Repqrt 

the last report of this office. The attendance is reported from 
all quarters as much better, and an intelligent interest in the 
system is being taken by teachers and parents, as well as by 
the pupils. Two of the counties, to'my knowledge, have estab- 
lished free kindergartens, and in three of the small towns a 
special teacher of music is employed. Private kindergartens 
are maintained in several cities and towns, and it is to be hoped 
that these will be supplanted by public institutions. 

In districts where several schools are held, pupils are often 
enrolled in more than one school, and, in consequence, dis- 
tricts have an apportionment on a greater enrollment than 
there are pupils in a district. To remedy this, I would suggest 
that clerks reporting to the Superintendents avoid counting 
pupils who appear on the rolls more than once. 

The public schools of the State have done good work for 
the past year or two. The great hindrance in the past has 
been the lack of money in districts of limited valuations. The 
moneys now derived from the leasing of school lands have 
placed the schools in nearly all districts in a better financial 
condition, and districts that formerly conducted schools barely 
three months out of the year are now able to provide six and 
nine months' terms. 

The spirit pervading the schools as a whole is excellent, 
and the members of the teaching stafif, with few exceptions 
here and there, are intelligent in their aims and energetic in 
the performance of their duty. The general quality of class 
work has been maintained, and, although in some schools 
there has been a falling ofif in important branches by placing 
too many studies on the course, still in other schools this has 
been compensated by substantial progress. The great diffi- 
culty in maintaining a high grade of class work in our advanced 
graded schools, I believe, is due to a superfluous course of 
study — we are not content with having the children know a few 
things and know them thoroughly. The present system tends 
toward making the pupils" work superficial, and introduces 
that very obnoxious system called cramming. The youth of 
that age where merit is one of its ambitions, finding himself 
unable legitimately to cope with the amount of work set out 
for him. invariably resorts to this method, and the result in 
the end is disastrous to his fund of knowledge. 

As statistics show that the great majority of pupils in 
our public schools do not go any further than the seventh 
and eighth grades, I believe that more attention should be 
given to the primary and intermediate departments of our 
schools. It is more important to have sufficient room and 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 7 

good teachers for the primary and intermediate classes, than 
to have expensive high schools. 

The past two years, and especially the last year, have been 
busy ones in the educational affairs of the State. All depart- 
ments of education, from the University to the rural schools, 
have felt the influence of the great business life and activity. 
Perhaps the schools were the last to suffer business depres- 
sion, and suffered the least, but they have by no means been 
the last to feel the enthusiasm and encouragement that comes 
with true business prosperity. 

The most noticeable increase in all of the statistics fur- 
nished is in the number of volumes in the school libraries. 
Two years ago but 4,240 volumes were reported, and for the 
present year 15,210 volumes are reported. 

The treasurers of school districts had on hand at the close 
of the fiscal year 1900 something over ninety thousand dollars, 
while at the close of the fiscal year 1899 there was but fifty 
thousand dollars on hand. 

The Rural School. 

The greatest number of our pupils receive their education 
in the rural schools, and, for this reason, these schools should 
command our closest attention. I am inclined to believe that 
the Districts Boards are alive to that fact, as their efforts to 
obtain better and more capable teachers indicate. These 
schools are at a great disadvantage. While the movement is 
forward, they still have to contend with many serious draw- 
backs. Long distances cause small children to become tired 
on reaching school ; bad weather prevents regular attendance ; 
many of the buildings are wholly unsuited for the conduct of 
school ; but the greatest obstacle is the irregularity of attend- 
ance and the small number enrolled in many of them, thus 
preventing proper grading. Yet, in spite of these serious ob- 
stacles and disadvantages in the small rural schools, the people 
feel compelled to and do favor them. 

How can it be expected that our country schools will keep 
improving when the brainiest and most competent teachers 
are lured to the town schools, or other lines of employment, by 
salaries commensurate with the work performed ? The aim of 
the law as to the certification of teachers and attendance at 
institutes should be to make better the corps of teachers we 
have, and to create a public school sentiment that will pay 
good teachers what they deserve, not to grind out a new grist 
of teachers. 



8 Biennial Report 

High Schools. 

Many of the counties have established high schools at the 
county seats, and it is to be hoped that all counties in the near 
future will be able to have at least "one district high school. In 
order that i)upils may derive as much benefit as possible from 
the high school courses, principals and teachers should see 
that the work in the primary and intermediate grades is made 
thorough, in order that pupils taking up higher work may 
have a good foundation. 

The State University. 

The State University has had a fair attendance — much 
better than formerly. Reference is here made to the report of 
the President of that institution, that you may have a full and 
clear idea of its condition. School officers throughout the State 
feel grateful to the Trustees of the University for making an 
appropriation which has enabled the President to visit the 
institutes and schools in the larger towns, thus doing much 
to arouse interest in the University and keep the people in 
touch with our own institutions. 

The Text Book Law. 

The law in regard to free text books seems to have met 
with universal approval. The expenditures under this law for 
the past two years have amounted to $29,596.88, a greater ex- 
pense in establishing the system than will probably be incurred 
for a number of years to come. However, the Common School 
Land Income Fund, from which expenditures for text books 
are made, amounted, during the same period, to $68,871.90. 
Though the law does not bring about State uniformity, yet 
State uniformity is possible by having the counties come to- 
gether and agree on the books to be used. Some counties have 
secured uniformity by representatives from each district meet- 
ing together and agreeing on the adoption of certain text books. 
This, I am informed, was done without the aid or knowledge 
of publishers of text books, or their representatives, so that 
the business interests of these concerns were not furthered, 
but the people's interest alone considered. 

The following named publishers have complied with the 
law in filing bonds and price lists: 

American Book Company. 

Butler, Sheldon & Co. 

Werner School Book Company. 

Silver, Burdett & Co. 

Houghton, Mifflin & Co. 



Superintendent oe Public Instruction. 9 

County Superintendents. 

For the advanceihent of education and the good of our 
public school system, the salary of the Count}^ Superintendents 
should be raised. It is false economy to pay a small salary to 
ofificers who cannot afford to devote much time to the work, 
and I cannot urge that more duties be imposed unless the 
salary be increased. It is only by having better and closer 
supervision that we can hope to raise the standard of our coun- 
try schools. 

I would recommend that the salaries of County Superin- 
tendents be fixed on a basis of $800 per annum for every county 
having a voting population of one thousand or less, and that 
$200 be added for every additional thousand votes in the county 
until a salary of $1,200 is reached. The County Commissioners 
should be prohibited from paying traveling expenses, but 
should provide an ofifice and furnish the same with postage, 
stationery, etc., as in the case of other county officers. 

In order to assist the County Superintendents in securing 
more prompt and accurate reports from district officers, I would 
recommend that this office be authorized to have printed simple 
forms of account books, vouchers, receipts and warrants, and 
to require the use of the same by district officers. In many 
districts the officers at present do not have the proper facil- 
ities for keeping systematic accounts. In addition to this, the 
County Superintendents should have authority to audit the 
accounts of district officers at least once in every fiscal year, 
and, should any irregularity be found, to call on the State Ex- 
aminer to make an examination at the expense of the district. 

The County Superintendent should be required to keep in 
her office a record of the visits made to each school once in a 
term, as required by law, said record showing name of teacher, 
total enrollment, subjects taught, etc. The teacher's term 
report should also be filed with the County Superintendent, as 
well as with the Clerk. The reports of the District Clerks 
should be checked with those of the teachers, to see that no 
pupil is reported enrolled more than once in the same district. 

County Institutes. 

The institute work in this State for the past two years has 
been very successful, and attendance better than at any time 
in the history of the State. Reference is made to the annexed 
reports of the County Superintendents for special accounts of 
the work in the several counties. The arrangement of insti- 
tutes has been made by the County Superintendents to con- 
form to the requirements of the law for the examination of 



lo Biennial Report 

teachers, and this has prevented the State Superintendent from 
visiting all the institutes, although an effort was made to be in 
attendance at least one day in each county. The result was 
that nine institutes were visited .during the year 1900, and, 
from the visits made, I was gratified at the work accomplished 
at each of these, and was sorry that I could not have attended 
all of them. 

The arrangement and management of the Coimty Insti- 
tutes are probably two of the most important and perplexing 
questions with which we have to deal. I have taxed my mind 
to the utmost to offer suggestions that would be beneficial 
along this line, but feel that I am unable to offer suggestions 
that would strengthen the law as I desire. I am certain, how- 
ever, that more money should be authorized or raised in some 
way, the institute held for a longer term, and a penalty im- 
posed for non-attendance. Our institutes have, no doubt, 
improved very materially during the past two years, but it is 
due to the great interest taken by the teachers, who are anx- 
ious to keep up with the movements of the day, and not the 
money expended by the county. Now is the time for the adop- 
tion of some strong measures to meet the demand of new 
times and new conditions in a comparatively new State. Some 
organization of the nature of a traveling Normal School, or 
corps of instructors, which all of the counties would combine 
to pay, might be practicable. 

Teachers' Associations. 

An effort is being made by the teachers of the State, with 
the assistance of the County Superintendents, for the organi- 
zation of a State Teachers' Association. The first evidence of 
this work is now manifest by teachers in several of the coun- 
ties forming local associations. Reports received from teach- 
ers attending the association meetings give good accounts of 
the work performed. Were it not for the difficulties in trav- 
eling, through lack of railroads, which do not reach three- 
fourths of the territory forming our State, the time would be 
ripe for such an organization. 

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 

After the passage of the act of the State Legislature pro- 
viding for the establishment of ,a State Board of Examiners,! 
appointed as members of said board. Prof. C. B. Ridgaway 
of the State University, Prof. J. O. Churchill, Superintendent 
of Schools, Cheyenne, and Prof. F. W. Lee, Superintendent 
of Schools, Laramie. Reference is made to the report of said 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. ii 

board forming a part of this document. The board has not 
had much encouragement in its work, for the reason that it has 
been working without an appropriation for printing, or for 
traveling expenses, and will be able to do more effective work 
when not handicapped in this manner. 

I desire to especially recommend that the law as to the 
examination and certification of teachers be amended, so as to 
provide for certificates for longer terms. While it is well to 
limit a teacher to one third-grade certificate, still that should 
be made for a sufficient period to encourage them to try for 
something better. I also think that the law as to State and 
Professional certificates shovdd be amended so as to authorize 
the granting of these certificates to those who are experienced 
and qualified primary and grade teachers, as well as to high 
school teachers. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

The laws passed at the last session of the Legislature pro- 
vided for a great deal of additional work in this department. 
First, we were beseiged with inquiries from publishers and 
school officers regarding the new text book law. After ex- 
plaining the law and giving all the information possible, the 
amount of bond to be given by the several publishers desiring 
to enter into business was fixed, the bonds received and filed, 
together with price lists and sworn statements. Certified 
copies of these price lists, with blanks for making contracts 
with publishers, were sent to each County Superintendent for 
distribution to the district clerks in his or her county. The 
preliminary work took up a great deal of time and led to much 
correspondence. 

The next problem confronting the office was as to the law 
for the examination and certification of teachers. Here was a 
law directing that certain acts be performed, yet making no 
provision for carrying the same into effect. Furthermore, 
there were numerous questions as to the power left to County 
Superintendents under the new law. After due consideration, 
the members of the State Board of Examiners were appointed, 
and have been carrying on the work laid down in the law, 
trusting that the coming session of the Legislature will make 
provision for the expenses incurred. 

Owing to the number of changes in the school laws, there 
has been a great demand for copies of the law, revised to date. 
It was. therefore, found necessary to have printed, in pam- 
phlet form, a thousand copies of the school law. These have 
been distributed as carefully as could be. and the supply is 



12 Biennial Report 

now almost exhausted. As the new law required teachers to 
be examined in the Constitution and Civil Government of the 
State of Wyoming, and thus, indirectly, required the subject 
to be taught in the schools, it was found necessary to have 
printed a thousand copies of the Constitution, and these pam- 
phlets have been distributed among the teachers of the State. 

These unexpected demands upon the contingent fund of 
the office have prevented us from having our report printed, 
as had formerly been done, and yet we feel that, for the good 
of the State, some appropriation should be made for printed 
matter to be distributed in answer to inquiries. Should it be 
deemed inexpedient to allow this office a larger contingent 
fund than any other department of the State, could not a spe- 
cial appropriation be made for printing expenses, such as ac- 
count books, report blanks, copies of the school laws, and a 
State course of study? 

On account of the limited appropriation, I was prevented 
from visiting all of the counties of the State during anv vear 
of my incumbency. In 1899 I visited two counties in my 
official capacity, and this year. 1900, I was enabled to visit 
nine counties, devoting one day's time to each of eight coun- 
ties. These brief visits did not enable me to gain much prac- 
tical information, nor give me the acquaintance with the 
actual school work, which the State Superintendent sh<:>uld 
have. 

COMMON SCHOOL LAND INCOME FUND. 

On March 31, 1899, the following amounts were distrib- 
uted from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County. Enrollment. Apportionment. 

Albany .^ 1 ,276 $ 2,552.00 

Big Horn 509 i. 018.00 

Carbon i ,292 2,584.00 

Converse 628 1,256.00 

Crook 700 1,400.00 

Fremont 565 1,130.00 

Johnson 452 904.00 

Laramie 1,846 3,692.00 

Natrona 299 598.00 

Sheridan 1,198 2,396.00 

Sweetwater i ,012 2,024.00 

Uinta 2,832 5,664.00 

Weston 433 866.00 

Totals 13.042 $26,084.00 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 13 

On ^larch 31, igoo. the above mentioned fund was dis- 
tributed as follows : 

County. Enrollment. Apportionment. 

Albany ." 1,070 $ 3,464.32 

Big Horn 576 1,864.91 

Carbon Ij30I 4,212.22 

Converse 623 2,017.08 

Crook 780 2,525.39 

Fremont 597 1,932.90 

Johnson 514 1,664.17 

Laramie I>9I7 6,206.63 

Natrona 286 925.98 

Sheridan 1,244 4,027.67 

Sweetwater '. . . . 960 3,108.17 

Uinta 3>047 9,865.21 

Weston 448 1,450.48 

Totals 13,363 $43,265.13 

The statements given below will enable you to form some 
idea of the manner in which this fund has grown from one fiscal 
)'ear, ending September 30th, to another: 

1892. . . .$9,193-52 1895. . . .$7,384-86 1898. . . .$13,140.83 

1893 6,651.19 1896 9,590.38 1899. ... 34,145.87 

1894. . . . 7,211.13 1897. . . . 9,979-44 1900. . . . 52,870.56 

It is expected that on March 31, 1901, we will have on hand 
an amount of $65,000 to distribute. Though the enrollment has 
increased to a greater degree the past year than in any former 
year since the enactment of the law requiring a distribution of 
the Common School Land Income Fund, yet the amount per 
capita is greater than ever before, showing that the system 
now in vogue of leasing lands is of greater benefit to the 
schools than revenue derived from any other source, and is 
undoubtedly less burdensome to the people. 

COMMON SCHOOL PERMANENT FUND. 

The Common School Permanent Fund, which consists of 
moneys derived from the sale of school lands and the five per 
cent, of sale of all lands paid to the State by the United States, 
amounted on September 30, 1900, to about $48,000. This 
money can only be invested in state, county or district bonds, 
under the direction of the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney 
General. At the present time the amount of $21,000 is invested 
and yields interest, which forms a part of the Common School 
Land Income Fund. 



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20 Biennial Report 



THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING. 



Hon. Thomas T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent : 

Dear Sir : — I take pleasure in submitting the following 
report of the University of ^^'yoming", in accordance with 
your request : 

The University gives more evidence of real progress at 
the present time than ever before. The generosity of the last 
Legislature, that gave us the appropriation for a Science Hall 
and Museum, has also given us a new lease of life. The fact 
that the campus since has been doubled in size, and that the 
new Science building is now in course of erection on the eleva- 
tion north of and in line with the other buildings, shows that 
the outlook for the University has broadened and has grown 
more hopeful. The State is putting more faith in the en- 
terprise. Naturally the return of more prosperous times to 
the State has had its influence on the University. Parents 
are in better condition financially and are feeling more able to 
spare their sons and daughters from home, and can better af- 
ford to send them away to college. In consequence, our at- 
tendance the past year has been the largest in the history of 
the institution. 

The Courses Offered by the University. 

The University of ^\'}'oming is founded and maintained 
for the purpose of being as useful as possible to the people of 
A\'yoming. To this end, and that the 3-oung men and women 
of the State may not be compelled to leave its borders in order 
to obtain a business education, the Board of Trustees has 
recently established a commercial department, with a two 
years' course, at the University. So that the University at 
the present time includes the following departments: 

I. The College of Liberal Arts. There is first the Col- 
lege of Liberal Arts, giving in four years what is commonly 
knowm as a "college education." In the first two years of this 
department all the studies are prescribed, although the stu- 
dent has a choice between classical, literary and scientific 
courses. In the last two years almost all studies are elective. 
By this arrangement it is believed that a sufficiently broad and 
thorough course is insured, and at the same time the tastes 
and needs of the individual student are allowed free scope. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 21 

II. The Preparatory School. Since there are many parts 
of the State not yet provided with high schools fitting for the 
University courses, a Preparatory School, with a course of 
three years' work, is maintained. 

III. The Graduate School. This department affords an 
opportunity to those who wish to carry their studies bevond 
the limits of the college courses. 

Then, for the benefit of those who cannot devote so much 
time to a general education, but who wish to be trained for 
some special profession, there are four technical schools pro- 
vided, viz. : 

IV. The Normal School. 
v. The School of Mines. 

VI. The School of Agriculture; and 
VII. The College of Mechanical Engineering. 

These courses all require less time by two years than the 
College of Liberal Arts, and are designed to give a thorough 
and practical preparation for those professions which are more 
particularly demanded now in Wyoming. 

VIII. The Business College. The more recenth- or- 
ganized Business College oft'ers two years' training in com- 
mercial methods and practice. 

Our University Extension Work. 

Besides the instruction of students in residence, the Uni- 
versity is coming to extend its educational advantages to a 
considerable extent to the people of the State generally, both 
by lectures and correspondence. The professors of the Uni- 
versity are often called on for lectures and addresses before 
schools, clubs and Teachers' Institutes, and are always glad 
to meet such demands as far as their time permits. In this 
connection a word may be said concerning the publications of 
our Agricultural Experiment Station. It has been decided- 
to make the bulletins that are published for distribution more 
popular and educational in their nature, and such as will meet 
the demands of our own farmers by giving them practical in- 
formation. Already this change seems to have met with gen- 
eral approval. The more popular bulletins published thus far 
by the station have been as follows : 

No. 28. First Report on the Flora of Wyoming, A\en 
Nelson, Botanist. 

No. 31. The Worst Weeds of Wyoming and Suggested 
Weed Legislation, Aven Nelson, Botanist. 



22 Biennial Report 

No. 33. The Composition of Prepared Cereal Foods. E. 
E. Slosson, Chemist. 

No. 34. Fruit Growing in Wyoming, B. C. Buffum, Hor- 
ticulturist. 

No. 38. Cultivated Shade and Forest Trees, B. C. Buf- 
fum, Horticulturist. 

Xo. 40. The Trees of Wyoming and How to Know Them, 
Aven Nelson, Botanist. 

No. 42. Some Native Forage Plants for Alkali Soils, Aven 
Nelson, Botanist. 

Xo. 43. Alfalfa as a Hay Crop, B. C. Bufifum, Agricul- 
turist. 

No. 45. Artesian Basins of Wyoming, Wilbur C. Knight, 
Geologist. 

Any of these bulletins will be sent free upon request to 
residents of the State. No. 40, "The Trees of Wyoming and 
How to Know Them," has been in demand particularly among 
the schools of the State. Another bulletin that will interest the 
young people will soon be published by Professor Wilbur C. 
Knight on "The Birds of W'yoming and How to Know Them." 

St. Matthew's Hall. 

Especially the parents who have been sending their daugh- 
ters to the University have long felt the need of a dormitory in ' 
connection with the institution. They would not only lessen 
thereby the expense of room and board, but they have also been 
anxious to have the more strict supervision of a matron over 
their daughters while away from home. St. ^latthew's Hall is 
a young ladies' dormitory, belonging to and under the control 
of the Episcopal Church in Laramie, without any official con- 
nection with the University, and which has been opened this 
year for the first time. Their intention has been to make of it 
a Christian home, not only for Episcopalians, but for young 
ladies of all denominations who may attend the University. 
While the students are expected, of course, to keep the rules of 
the institution, yet they are left entirely free to attend their 
own church services. They are able this year to accommodate 
very satisfactorily about twenty young ladies at $18 per month, 
which seems very reasonable. 

Heretofore we have suiifered oftentimes from a lack of co- 
operation on the part of the churches. It is a good sign, how- 
ever, when they begin to interest themselves in opening dor- 
mitories in connection with the University. And I do not 
Icnow why it isn't possible thus through co-operation with the 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 23 

churclies to make this arrangement take the place of the de- 
nominational college. 

The Vesper Services. 

In our anxiety that the Universit}' shall be above criticism 
in all matters touching religion, we must guard against giving 
the impression that reHgion is ignored altogether in our institu- 
tion. During the past year the University Vesper services, 
held regularly in the Chapel at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoons, 
have proven very popular, and have been well attended by the 
students and townspeople. They have consisted largely of 
music furnished mostly by the students, and of short addresses 
by whatever talent we have happened to have at our command. 
While everything looking toward sectarianism has been strictly 
barred out of these services, still they have been from the first 
more or less of a religious nature. And the feeling is unanimous 
that the results have been only beneficial to the University. 
The services have afforded an opportunity to the faculty and 
their families also of meeting personally and shaking the hands 
of the students for a iew moments at the close of the exercises 
every Sunday, a feature of the service which has not been with- 
out its good effects. Yours respectfully, 

ELMER E. SMILEY, 

President. 



24 Biennial Report 



STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 



Hon. Thomas T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction : 

Dear Sir : — The State Board of Examiners has the honor 
to submit the following brief report of its work during the past 
two years : 

The board met in the City of Laramie, June 22, 1899, ^^^ 
organized by electing C. B. Ridgaway President and J. O. 
Churchill Secretary. In order that the powers and duties of 
the board, under the law, might be definitely understood, the 
Secretary was instructed to submit questions, covering dis- 
puted points, to the Attorney General of the State for an opin- 
ion. A copy of this opinion, we believe, is on file in your office. 

The second meeting was held in Cheyenne, June 29, and 
to save expense all subsequent meetings, five in all, have been 
held in Laramie City. There being no money available to pay 
the expenses and transportation of the board, our work has 
been with the expectation that some provisions will be made 
by the coming Legislature by which our obligations may be 
met. 

We have formulated rules for examinations, and prepared 
for the use of County Superintendents sixteen sets of questions. 
These questions are intentionally elemejitary in their nature ; 
but from all counties, with one exception, the board has learned 
that they were considered sufficiently difficult for the applicants 
who desired certificates. We have examined thirty-three ap- 
plications for State or Professional certificates ; recommended 
sixteen, and declined to recommend seventeen. Many of those 
applicants, who were not favorably recommended, are success- 
ful primary or grade teachers, but they were not able to comply 
with that section in Chapter 70 of the Session Laws of the Fifth 
Legislature, which requies all applicants for this certificate to 
show themselves competent to teach all of the subjects usually 
taught in high schools of the State. 

From our experience as a board, we desire to recommend — 
First — That the law governing examinations be amended 

and made definite in regard to the powers and duties of the 

Board of Examiners and its relation to County Superintendents. 
Second — That it be specific in regard to the qualifications 

of applicants for teachers' certificates, or else leave that matter 

to the discretion of the Board of Examiners. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 25 

Third — That certificates for primary and grade teachers be 
issued for a longer term than one and two years. 

Fourth — That there be stated times for teachers' examina- 
tions. 

The law at present provides that one examination must be 
held at the close of the County Institute. The County Institute 
may be called at the discretionof the County Superintendent, 
and it has frequently happened that the board has not been able 
to learn from the County Superintendents just when the insti- 
tute would be held ; and, consequently, it has not been able, 
without much difiiculty, to furnish suitable questions for those 
County Superintendents. 

Fifth — That provision be made for closer supervision of the 
ungraded country schools. 

Sixth — That County Superintendents be required to fur- 
nish evidence of ability to grade papers of applicants for cer- 
tificates. 

Seventh — That School Boards, in districts which employ 
Superintendents, who devote at least half of their time to super- 
vision, be authorized to issue district certificates, vmder such 
rides and regulations as they may deem necessary. 

Eighth — That, if the work of the State Board of Examiners 
is valuable, an appropriation should be made to cover past ex- 
penses and provide for a cash payment of future expenses. 

The members of the board will be pleased to meet the Edu- 
cational Committees of the Legislature, and render any assist- 
ance in their power, whenever they desire to consider the 
revision of the school laws. 

Very respectfullv yours, 

C. B. RIDGAWAY. President, 
J. O. CHURCHILL, Secretary, 
F. W. LEE, 

State Board of Examiners. 



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Reports of County Superintendents. 



ALBANY COUNTY. 

Laramie, Wyoming, October 20, 1900. 
Air. Thomas T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming : 

Dear Sir : — I am pleased to submit the following report of 
school work in Albany County for the school year ending Sep- 
tember, 1900: 

At the close of the school year a very successful institute 
was held, forty-seven teachers in attendance. The instructors 
recognized the real need of the teachers, and explained and 
taught the common branches in the broadest sense. The chief 
purpose of an institute is to inspire the teacher to gain a 
broader and deeper understanding of the common branches. 
Those are the subjects to be taught. Teachers were shown how 
to make the worn-out and never understood subject of United 
States history, the various and almost wonderful processes of 
presentation of fractions, etc., interesting. The time is too 
short for the discussion of the subjects in which the teachers 
should be hefped and instructed. No instructor should be em- 
ployed to teach in an institute who is not a teacher in actual 
practice. I am sorry the law is svich that it provides for only 
four days of institute work. 

The suggestion was made that no teacher be given more 
than thirty-five pupils, and that when our young teachers have 
had two years of efficient and successful teaching they be paid 
the same wages as the more experienced teachers. 

The instructors in institute work were Professors Roberts 
and Ridgaway, Mrs. D. C. Royer, Miss Ida Gerig and Mr. 
Matheny. 

The teachers expressed themselves by a vote of thanks to 
all who had helped to make the institute so helpful and the 
most profitable of any they had ever attended. 

The records show that from eight to ten new teachers are 
needed each year to supply the demand of the schools of ovtr 
county. The patrons are anxious their children should be given 
that which produces a well formed character — an education. 
This fact has caused a marked improvement in attendance. 
Last year I issued "Rank Class Certificates" to each pupil in our 



Slterintkndent of Public Instruction. 27 

county schools, on which the average in each study was required 
to be marked by the teacher, also the grade. It has been a 
great help to the teachers this year. They were able to place 
the pupils where they belonged without taking a week or longer 
to know in what grade they should be. This year I have re- 
peated the experiment of last. The general standings of the 
schools are much improved from last year. They are now in 
good condition financially, with one or two exceptions, and 
most of the districts are well equipped with apparatus. ^Ve 
have some excellent teachers in this county. They are striving 
for better, more systematic and fruitful work. In the majority 
of districts the parents are aiding in many ways the endeavors 
of the teachers, never questioning but that she has the best 
interest of their children constantly in mind. Most of the 
schools have purchased the books required and have had ex- 
cellent results. Weeks have been spent in traveling to and 
from and in visitation of the schools of the county. So far every 
school except three has been visited once and many twice. 
During these visits I have made a study of the schools as I 
found them, have advised with the teachers as to discipline, 
methods used in teaching, etc. In some schools of last year the 
discipline was found very weak. It is pleasing to note this year 
there is much improvement. In the twenty-one months I have 
been engaged in the work as County Superintendent of Schools 
I have traveled nineteen hundred and ninety-two miles, written 
seventeen hundred and fifty-nine letters, sent out three hundred 
and ten circulars and notices, kept in touch with the teachers, 
receiving from the teachers in the county a monthly report of 
their work. 

There is great need of the children being taught practical 
education — moral, industrial and economical. I would recom- 
mend that school savings banks and manual training be intro- 
duced into our schools. For school legislation, I would recom- 
mend that the County Superintendent be furnished as good an 
office as the Clerk or Treasurer, and supplied with all modern 
conveniences for saving labor, for systematic work and for ex- 
pediting business. That he or she should be as qualified (a) for 
teaching as the teacher in the schools; (b) for business as the 
average business man of the county; (c) should have judgment 
enough to carry out the spirit of the law without seeming to 
violate the letter of it. He should be held responsible to a de- 
gree in proportion to the measure of his authority — lay off, alter 
or abolish school districts : provide for transfer and transporta- 
tion of pupils, always with due regard to the right and best 
interest of pupils and school patrons ; visit schools and audit 
all records of school officers. He should receive a straight sal- 



28 Biennial Report 

ary from one thousand to twenty-five hundred a year, according 
to the qualifications and work required. 

I would also recommend that the State Board of Examin- 
ers be given authority to arrange a State Reading Circle course, 
which would be optional with the teachers, but the board covdd 
give the teachers credits for work done. The teachers of sev- 
eral counties have passed resolutions favoring such action. The 
County Superintendent should be given power to revoke cer- 
tificates of teachers who refuse to attend the institute, who 
prove to be inefficient and who are immoral — the teacher hav- 
ing the right to appeal to the State Board of Examiners, whose 
decision shall be final. 

The law giving teachers pay for attendance at the ses- 
sions of the institute should be made more definite. There is 
no uniformity in interpreting law, and in many places the in- 
terpretation has been made to the detriment of the teacher. 
Yours respectfully, 
]\1RS. CAIRA M. SIMPSON, 

County Superintendent of Schools, 

Albany County, Wyoming. 



BIG HORN COUNTY. 

The schools of Big Horn County are progressing in a 
gratifying manner. The revenue for school purposes has more 
than doubled during the four years of the county's existence. 
The first year after the county was organized every district 
was short on funds to pay teachers with, and either closed 
school or made obligations for future payment. Now, with 
very few exceptions, all outstanding warrants have been paid, 
and there is a good cash balance in the hands of the district 
treasurers to commence the year with. This increase in rev- 
enue is noticeable in longer terms of school, better school 
houses and better equipped school rooms. 

The enrollment has increased fully fifty per cent, in the 
past four years, and at the present rate of settlement the ratio 
of increase will be much greater. 

The Free Text Book law has been quite largely complied 
with. In a few instances where the districts were well sup- 
plied with text books new books have not been purchased. A 
list of text books was selected and recommended to the school 
boards. This list has been adopted, with four or five excep- 
tions, where the school boards had ordered books before the 
list was prepared, and as a result we have nearly a uniformity 
of text books in the county. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 29 

The annual Teachers' Institutes have been attended by a 
large per cent, of the teachers, and much benefit to the teachers 
and schools derived therefrom. At the last institute eighteen 
teachers were enrolled, the largest attendance of any institute 
yet held in this county, and we believe everyone present was 
worthy the name of teacher, and will do good work in the 
school room. A visit from the State Superintendent was a 
feature of the last institute highly appreciated by the County 
Superintendent and teachers. 

In issuing certificates, an honest endeavor has been made 
to raise the standard of qualifications of teachers, as contem- 
plated by the recent law on that subject. Only in rare cases 
are old certificates endorsed. Applicants are required to earn 
their certificates by public or private examination upon a list 
of questions prepared by the State Board of Examiners. 

In conclusion. I am pleased to state that improvement has 
been accomplished in everv line of school work, and the outlook 
for the future is hopeful. " W. O. LESTER, 

County Superintendent. 



CARBON COUNTY. 

The schools of Carbon County are in a very flourishing 
condition, and the enrollment has increased steadily during the 
past two years. Two new districts, having about seventy chil- 
dren, have been organized at Encampment and Battle Lake, 
in the copper region, and a third will soon be established there, 
at Rudefeha. Seven applications for schools have been filed 
within two months. The Ferris district, set apart in early 
days in the northern part of the county, has just been aban- 
doned, as it lacks the number of pupils required by law. The 
remaining schools of the county are increasing instead of losing 
in size. We have nine country schools of between twenty-five 
and sixty pupils, and the smallest enrollment in any district is 
thirteen. Fewer small districts and larger enrollment in exist- 
ing districts is working to the betterment of our schools. 
Money expended in holding perhaps three months' school in 
a year, all that is possible in small districts, is practically 
wasted. By weeding out these small districts, the larger 
schools are enabled to have longer terms and do work that is 
really beneficial. Of course, efifort is made to place the larger 
schools where they will draw from a wide country, so that 
few children will be deprived of an education. 

Some complaint reaches us that country districts having 
the same enrollment now as in 1898 are receiving less money, 



30 Biennial Report 

and one'taxpayer has requested an explanation. This condition 
of affairs is accounted for by the fact that the enroOment in the 
county is increasing more rapidly than are the funds for school 
purposes, thus decreasing the pro rata of apportionment. Al- 
most every school in the county has increased its enrollment in 
the last year except Rawlins, where the establishment of a 
thriving Catholic parochial school has interfered considerably 
with the attendance at the public school, taking out at least 
one-fifth of the children. 

Saratoga has in course of erection a handsome brick school 
building, wdiichwill cost, when completed and furnished, in the 
neighborhood of six thousand dollars. It is ex])ected that it 
will be ready for occupancy in January. Encampment and 
Battle Lake are also arranging for frame buildings. 

The State Land Income Fund has provided text books for 
the schools of the county, and nearly every district has in that 
fund a surplus, which is generally transferred and used in the 
payment of teachers. People who have naught to do with the 
public schools, and who are not in a position to know their 
sources of revenue, can hardly realize the great benefit derived 
from the leasing of public lands in Wyoming. The school rev- 
enue from this source alone, in this county, has increased from 
$1,312.81 in 1898 to $4,212.12 in 1900. This land fund, in a few 
years more, will contribute a sum larger than we care to un- 
flertake to estimate for educational work in the State, and re- 
duce taxation very materially. 

Institute work in Carbon County has been raised very 
much in standard during the past three years. The services 
of a competent and experienced conductor from the Cniversity 
of Wyoming, one who has at heart the advancement of educa- 
tional interests in our State, have brought about a change for 
the better, and it is a matter of regret that the fund at our dis- 
posal is too small to admit of the employment of several such 
leaders, so that the work might be divided. Our institute pro- 
grams have been based upon the lecture plan, and the lectures 
and discussions have been largely upon methods in teaching 
and discipline. Teachers who have been deprived of normal 
training find the plan especially valuable, while it awakens in 
others an interest in discussions not attainable in any other 
way. Many teachers have expressed themselves in favor of 
these institutes, and have urged us to continue the programs, 
and endeavor again to secure the able services of Prof. C. B. 
Ridgaway, who has given us three highly successful sessions. 
His range of subjects is wide, adding variety and interest to the 
meetings, and many years' experience in teaching enables him 
to treat each in a masterlv manner. Note books are freelv used 



Superintendent OF Public Instruction. 31 

by the teachers, and the discussions and "experience meetings" 
following the lectures have been general and profitable. 

Some provision for increasing the institute fund should be 
made by the Legislature, either by fixing an enrollment and 
examination fee, or by larger county appropriations. The pres- 
ent small appropriation is wholly inadequate and a heavy han- 
dicap to effectual work. 

GERTRUDE M. HUNTINGTON, 

County Superintendent. 



CROOK COUNTY. 

Syndance, Wyoming, October 13, 1900. 
Hon. T. T. Tynan : 

Dear, Sir: — I have the honor to submit to you the follow- 
ing report of the schools of Crook County, Wyoming, for the 
past two years : 

This county is divided into fourteen districts, maintains 
fifty-three schools and has an aggregate of 856 pupils. Most 
of the districts are in a prosperous condition, and, with one or 
two exceptions, will be on a cash basis after the first of the year. 

Our teachers, on the whole, are well qualified, earnest and 
painstaking; and the School Boards, for the most part, per- 
form their duties in a prompt and impartial manner ; still the 
work accomplished by the pupils in our schools seems hardly 
commensurate with the amount of mone}^ expended. This 
seems to be chiefly the result of two causes — the frequent 
change of teachers and the irregularity of attendance on the 
part of many of the pupils. It is true that in most of our dis- 
tricts the length of term is only six months, and, while this is 
not so. long as we could wish, still, if every pupil would make 
an honest, earnest efifort to be present every day, the result 
would soon be apparent. 

When the "Free Text Book" law went into effect repre- 
sentatives from each District Board met in the County Super- 
intendent's office and adopted uniform books for the county. 
At the same time a committee was chosen, who outlined a 
course of study, based upon the State course and especially 
adapted to the new text books. The teachers have tried to 
follow this course as far as practicable, so. though but one year 
has passed since its adoption, there is no school in the county 
that is not graded to a certain extent. 

We have held one Teachers' Institute -during each of the 
past two years, and were fortunate enough to secure for each 



32 Biennial Report 

a thoroughly able, energetic and agreeable conductor. These 
two gentlemen. Prof. J. A. McNaught of Sheridan, Wyoming, 
and Prof. C. H. Miller of Wahoo, Nebraska, I can most heartily 
recommend to any Superintendent in need of a conductor. At 
our last institute we were also fortunate in having a visit from 
our State Superintendent. Although many of the teachers 
had long distances to come, the attendance was excellent, only 
five teachers being absent during the two years. 

I visit each school at least once a term, and where there is 
a change of teachers I usually go a second time. These visits 
are an agreeable part of the work, as the patrons of the various 
schools make my stay among them so pleasant. 

Throughout my two yeairs in office I have been greatly in- 
debted to the State Superintendent, School Boards, teachers, 
patrons and the local newspaper for kindness and aid in my 
work. Respectfully submitted, 

BESSIE MOODIE, 
County Superintendent, Crook County, Wyoming. 



FREMONT COUNTY. 

Hon. Thomas T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming: 

In compliance with your request, I herewith furnish you a 
report of the conditions of the schools of Fremont County : 

First — There has been a marked improvement in grading 
among the schools of this county during the past two years. 
The Lander public schools, at this time, are under a very com- 
plete system, their course of study being one of the best and 
most complete and practical courses of study I have seen. It is 
arranged for work in twelve grades, each grade covering a 
space of nine months. To take time and space to mention the 
work of all the different grades in this report would make too 
extensive an article. 

If there are any schools wishing a copy of the course of 
study of the public schools of Lander, they could, I am sure, 
secure them of the School Board or at the Superintendent's 
office. 

In speaking further of this grading work, there are some of 
the districts of this county which, through the earnest efforts 
of some of our teachers, with the co-operation of the School 
Boards and County Superintendent, are doing most excellent 
work in that line. Districts Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 8, as well as some 



SUPERINTENDKNT (U* i'tULiC IxSTRUCTlON. 33 

Others, are making very good progress. The only drawback 
in the way of more extensive work in this line is a lack of funds 
to continue the schools a proper length of time to cover the 
requisite amount of school work for each grade. Those schools 
which are in session only three and four months of the year 
cannot make good progress in grade work, or in any manner of 
studv. for that matter, there being nothing so detrimental to 
successful school work as short terms and frequent change of 
teachers. Some of our schools suffer through these condi- 
tions — short terms through lack of funds, change of teachers 
from the same cause. No teacher can live upon the wages 
earned in a three or four months" term of each year. They 
must seek employment elsewhere, lea\ing the School Board to 
secure whom they can. This cause also forces the School 
Boards to hire inconipetent teachers, for it is a case of neces- 
sitv — "poor teachers or none," as a good teacher will seek 
schools with longer terms and better wages. 

Second — The average attendance of the pupils after their 
enrollment is, as a rule, good ; but as every rule has exceptions, 
there are some instances which are governed mostly by local 
surroundings, where the children are not compelled by the 
parents to attend regularly at school. The laws of Wyoming 
are rigid enough in this respect, and where cases of this kind 
occur the School Board should do their duty and compel at- 
tendance. I find ver}^ frequently, if this matter of non-at- 
tendance is presented in the right manner to the parents and in 
a proper light, they almost invariably comply with the law 
without further trouble. 

Third— There are but a very few of any children of a school 
age within the county, who have access to schools, that do not 
attend nearly if not all of their respective school terms. I know 
several instances where children walk six miles to and from 
school each dav, their homes being three miles distant from 
the school house ; still they attended regularly during the most 
severe winter weather. On the whole, there has been during 
the past school year a very fair attendance, on an average of 
over ninety-five days per pupil. 

The schools are in a fine progressive state, there being a 
better public sentiment with regard to teachers and the stand- 
ing of their schools. The voiced sentiment is, as to teachers, 
"the best are none too good for us," and as to schools. "\\> want 
our schools to rank among the best in Wyoming." ^\'ith this 
general feeling, there must be progress in an educational line. 

Our institutes for the past two years have been of a very 
high grade, and much good work has been done. In the month 
of September of iSgc; we held a two weeks' institute. Prof. A. 



34 Biennial Report 

H. Martel being the instructor. The attendance of teachers was 
small, but those who attended were well pleased with the in- 
structions and benefits derived. This work was handled in the 
form of a summer school, instructions given daily in the latest 
normal methods. In nearly all the high school branches a spe- 
cial line of mathematics was also introduced, for the benefit 
of the teachers who would be teaching that branch. 

The County Institute for the year 1900 was held during 
the week commencing September loth, and was a "red letter 
week" to all who had the privilege of attending. It was under 
the supervision of Prof. Frank H. H. Roberts of the Wyoming- 
University. There was also in attendance President Smiley 
of the University and the State Superintendent, Hon. Thomas 
T. Tvnan. With so many illustrious guests and educators, 
there could be but one result — a grand sviccess for the institute. 
There was an enrollment of thirty-two members, with an av- 
erage attendance daily of twenty-nine, besides a great many 
visitors, who were with us every day. The best methods in 
teaching and school government were presented and discussed, 
also many most excellent lectures delivered by all three of these 
educators, making the week all too short. The teachers with 
one accord declared the institute to be the very best they had 
ever attended. 

If we could only have more of these rousing institutes our 
teachers would find there was something more in the world of 
teaching than a mere name and position. It would awaken new 
thoughts and aspirations, which would increase with their daily 
labors. They would strive to be first in their profession, not 
simply machines, performing their daily work in a listless, aim- 
less kind of manner. 

I fear that I have not given as good and thorough report 
as you wished. I know that I have trespassed too long upon 
vour time. And wishing you success in your aim for a better 
and higher standard in the schools of AVyoming, I respectfully 
submit this report to your inspection. 

Very respectfullv vours for the best welfare of the schools 
of Wyoming, ' ^ (Mrs.) MARY A. MASON, 

County Superintendent. 



SUPRRINTKNDENT OF PuP.LIC INSTRUCTION. 35 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

It is with pleasure that I submit my second biennial report. 
The last two years have been years of progress in educational 
work. The general conditions of the schools and the increasing 
jfitness of teachers are matters of pride to all concerned. The 
public is zealous in promoting the welfare of the schools, and 
it is a very rare thing to find children who do not attend school 
during the greater part of the time that the schools are in 
session. An effort has been made to grade the schools of the 
county. 

Nearly all of the teachers have purchased copies of the 
Illinois State Course of Study and are making it the basis 
of their work. 

A five-day institute has been held each summer, and an 
endeavor has been made to render it as helpful as possible to 
young teachers. I find in almost every school room visited that 
teachers are making practical applications of the principles dis- 
cussed. Only in a few instances have the teachers failed to 
attend. 

The Buffalo schools are in a very prosperous condition. 
They are well disciplined and graded, and offer a good, thor- 
ough three years' high school course. At present an addition 
to the school building, costing eleven thousand dollars, is being 
constructed. 

I suggest that recpiirements for teachers' certificates are 
sufficiently rigid at present, but that the laws regulating the 
granting of the same should be amended in a number of 
instances, and that teachers should be required to pay an 
examination fee. I think it would be unwise to have all ex- 
amination papers marked and graded by the State Examining 
Board. County Superintendents know best the conditions 
in their respective counties, and shovild exercise the power of 
granting or refusing certificates. Again, there always will be 
cases of emergencies where County Superintendents can at- 
tend to matters at once without the delay attendant upon 
matters brought before the State Board. 

I think it would be of advantage to have included in your 
report statistics from the graded schools of the State. Per- 
haps nothing would do more to unite work and advance the 
interests of the schools of the State than a State educationaf 
paper. CORNELIA SNIDER, 

County Superintendent. 



■36 BiKNXIAL RkI'ORT 

LARAMIE COUNTY. 

Hon. T. T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming.: 
Deir Sir: — In compliance with your reciuest. T tal<e pleas- 
ure in submitting- to you the following- report of the work done 
in this county during- the past two years: 

There are in Laramie Ccnmty eleven reg"ularly org'anized 
school districts. The total number of schools taught during 
the past year was one hundred and fourteen, the total number 
.of pupils in 1900 being 2,088. 

The aggregate value of school property in this county is, 
in round numbers, $150,000. Most of the buildings are owned 
by the districts, and are substantially built of brick and stone, 
well furnished with modern seats, books, maps and charts. In 
all of the districts free text books are furnished, and they have 
been a great help to both teachers and pupils. 

During the past two years two institutes have been held, 
each during the last week in August, followed by the teachers* 
examination. Two instructors were employed for each, and 
the attendance was considered very good. At the last one 
hundred and five teachers were enrolled— a larger number 
than ever before. A good degree of interest was manifested by 
the teachers, and all seemed to feel that the institutes had been 
very instructive. 

An effort has Ijeen made to grade the county schools, so 
that pupils can enter the high school after completing the 
eighth grade. We hope to reach a greater success than has 
yet been attained. Tt is our aim to gradually raise the standard 
of our teachers, and improve the schools, each year as much as 
possible. A greater interest is being taken by the parents in 
-the schools, and we hope to attain better results in the next 
Iwo years than ever before. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

ELIZABETH S. HA WES, 

County Superintendent. 



NATRONA COUNTY. 

Hon. Thomas T. Tynan, 

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming: 
Dear Sir :— I have the honor to submit to you the follow- 
ing report on the condition of the public schools under my 
charge in Natrona County, Wyoming: 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 37" 

The population of Natrona County is small, owing- to tlfe 
fact that there is but one town in the county, and that much 
of the county is occupied by sheep herders, who necessarily live 
far apart, and, as a rule, have no families. It is difficult to pro- 
vide adecjuate school accommodations for children living- in 
these sparsely settled districts; yet. in every instance \\here 
the required number of children could be gotten together, we 
have organized and maintained schools. These smaller schools, 
however, are not always permanent : the removal of two or 
three families from a community sometimes causing- the re- 
moval of the school. A\'e have been obliged during the past 
two years to discontinue two districts, and in some instances 
have had the location of schools changed. One new district 
has been organized. Nearly all of the country districts are 
building better school houses, purchasing good apparatus and 
providing for longer terms of school. 

The Casper schools have made marked progress. The 
present principal is an able and scholarly man, and we feel 
certain that under his management the Casper schools will 
soon be ranked among the very best of the State. Ranchmen 
are already beginning to send their children here to school. 
Fifty more pupils have been registered since September thaa 
were enrolled last year. A professional vocalist has been en- 
gaged to teach music in all of the grades. The kindergarten, 
which existed heretofore largely in an experimental state, has 
been set aside by itself, given a separate teacher and ])rovided 
with proper kindergarten materials. The attendance of en- 
rolled pupils has been good. In one case I prosecuted for non- 
attendance. 

After the passage of the law providing for free text books,. 
I recommended a list of books to be used in the countN. This 
list was generally accepted, ■ giving us at least count \ uni- 
formity. 

In regard to the State school funds. I wish to call vour 
attention to the fact that almost one-tenth of the whole amount 
came from Natrona County, and yet in the pro rata a]>i)ortiou- 
ment she received less than one-fortieth of the whole amtnmt. 
I am not prepared at the present time to suggest au\- remedy, 
but such a proportion seems unjust to our countv. I'>ut little, 
if any, relief would be given by making a census of the district 
the basis for the pro rata apportionment, instead of the school 
enrollment ; yet we cannot see why the same basis should not 
be used for the distribution of money which is used for the 
formation of districts. At present a school may be demanded 
in a district where the children live too far apart to be able to 
attend, and for whom no State money is received. 



38 Biennial Report 

We have held two successful Teachers' Institutes, under 
the management of Prof. Frank H. H. Roberts of the Uni- 
versity of Wyoming. These institutes have been both inter- 
esting and instructive, and were well attended by the teachers. 
To supi)lement them we are forming a Teachers' Association. 
The object of the association is to provide lectures and discus- 
sions, for the good of the public, as well as the teachers, and to 
bring parents and teachers into close connection with each 
other. It seems to us, also, a practicable way of prtnnoting 
University extension. 

A\'e are pleased, on the whole, with the recent law in regard 
to teachers' certificates. It has helped in producing a higher 
standard of competency among teachers. If any change were 
to be made in the law. we would suggest only that a longer 
time limit be given to first and second grade certificates, and 
that the examinations be held at least four times each year. 
It makes comparatively little difl:'erence whether the County 
Superintendents or the State Board correct the papers. It has 
been my custom to use my own judgment as to whether or not 
an applicant is old enough to teach, but it would seem better 
to have this authority expressed rather than implied in the 
school laws. Provision should be made that certificates be not 
issued to applicants under a certain age. 

The accounts of district ofificers have not always been as 
well kept and accurate as we should wish. We would suggest 
that the manner of keeping these accounts be simplified as 
much as possible. The Teachers' Fund and the School House 
Fund may be transferred and retransferred to an extent that 
might puzzle any inexperienced bookkeeper. Proper blank 
books with simple directions would assist greatly in keeping 
the accovmts straight. We should like to see such books fur- 
nished from the State office to all School District Treasurers 
and Clerks, and also to the County Superintendents. 

AA'e believe that an annual meeting of the County Super- 
intendents would result in much benefit to the school system. 
Such a meeting, under the direction of the State Superin- 
tendent, would undoubtedly assist in producing more intelli- 
gent, enthusiastic and uniform work throughout the State. 

RespectfuUv submitted, 

JAMES Louis craig, 

County Superintendent of Schools. 



SuPERIxNTENDEXT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 39 

SHERIDAN COUNTY. 

The country schools have all been graded and classified, 
first, according to the State course of, study prepared by Miss 
Reel, and, later, when the course of study was changed in the 
city schools, it was also done in all country grades, as so many 
country children move into Sheridan for a part of the year, it 
was thought best that they be made to correspond. I find that 
the grading of the pupils and the regular visits of the County 
Superintendent have proven a great incentive to both teachers 
and pupils, and a great help toward constant and regular at- 
tendance. The attendance is good throughout the county, ex- 
cept in about three districts. Some children are obliged to ride 
seven and eight miles to school, and many children walk as far 
as three and four. About one and one-half years ago I investi- 
gated the matter all over the county to find how many families 
Avere not sending their children to school, and found that there 
were seven families who did not send at all, but, upon calling 
on them, I found that five out of the seven were intelligent, 
educated people and were teaching the children at home in 
preference to sending so far on horseback. 

There have been two new districts formed where badly 
needed, making in all about ten schools added to the county. 
Ten new school buildings have been built, two of them being 
of the native rock, and the last one being modeled after the 
modern plan, being seated, lighted and ventilated according 
to best and latest methods. 

We have a complete change of text books, making county 
tmiformity, and the new text book law is giving almost uni- 
versal satisfaction. 

We have an excellent attendance at our County Institute, 
all teachers and prospective teachers except two being in con- 
stant attendance. Our Teachers' Association meets occasion- 
ally, and we have a program, after which a social is held. 

Although we have had a scarcity of teachers, wages have 
come up but very little. The County Superintendent should 
be paid as much at least as the best teachers get. as the work 
that a Superintendent must do, if she does her dutv. is far 
beyond the salary paid. 

The five mills' levy allowed is not enough when the valua- 
tion is small, and either this should be raised or the railroad 
tax should be uniform throughout the county and divided 
equally among the districts. 

The law in regard to the number of months a child should 
be kept in school should be raised to six instead of three. 

MARION DILLON, 
County Superintendent. 



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SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

I have the honor to submit the following report of the 
schools of this coiint}^ and the work done in their behalf during 
the past two years : 

In 1898 there were five school districts in Sweetwater 
County, in which seventeen schools were taught. We now 
have nine districts, with twenty-three schools. 

Four districts have graded schools — Rock Springs. Green 
River, Sweetwater and Granger. It is only lately that an at- 
tempt has been made to grade the last two named, but with a 
sincere efifort on the part of the teacher and the support of the 
School Board, there is no reason why it should not be a success 
and a permanent thing. All of the teachers have the State 
Course of Study, published by Miss Reel in 1897, and I have 
instructed them to follow it as closely as the prevailing condi- 
tions will allow. 

I have found all of our School Boards interested and will- 
ing to co-operate with me in any measure which will improve 
their schools. With a uniform course of study, records and 
report cards adhered to by every Superintendent in the State, 
it would be possible to grade all of the schools in the State, and 
thus bring our standard much higher. This cannot be> done, 
however, without a closer organization of the educational 
forces of the State. 

In all of the old districts the enrollment has increased and 
the attendance is unusually good. In the larger schools there 
has been a marked decrease in attendance as the grades ad- 
vanced, many boys and girls seeking wage-earning employ- 
ment before they are through the fifth or sixth grade. 

During the past two years a strenuous efifort has been 
made by our City Superintendents and teachers to overcome 
this condition, and. through an increased interest, to keep all 
pupils in school until the course is completed. 

Much credit is due City Superintendents Conner and Dun- 
bar of Rock Springs for the work they have done in this respect. 
The attendance here has steadily increased, until this month, 
October, 1900, shows an attendance of 94.3 per cent, of the 
pupils enrolled. 

I have noticed a marked improvement in the general stand- 
ing of all the schools of the county, while the patrons and the 
public in general have shown a renewed interest. 

There is a growing sentiment in favor of employing only 
teachers who have had professional training, or its equivalent 
in successful experience. The Directors of District No. 4 have 



SUPERIXTENDENT OE PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 4I 

passed a resolution that they will employ only such, and it is 
hoped that more schools in the county will follow their example. 

We have a County Teachers' Association, which meets 
twice a year. This organization has done much toward keeping 
alive that professional enthusiasm so necessary to the success- 
ful teacher, ^^"e are indebted to President Smiley, Prof. Ridg- 
away and Prof. Slosson of the Wyoming University for assist- 
ance at our association meetings. 

Two successful County Institutes have been held. The 
first was conducted by Prof. J. F. Conner. McAIurray's ]\lethod 
of Recitation was used as a text book on methods, and the 
session proved unusually beneficial. Prof. J. L. Fleming con- 
ducted the institute of 1900. With but one exception, all the 
teachers of the county were in regular attendance, taking part 
in all the discussions and displaying more than ordinar}^ interest 
in the subjects before them. The question of school legislation 
was considered at length, and a number of resolutions passed 
recommending several changes in the laws regulating the 
granting of certificates. 

I regard the law providing for a State Board of Examiners 
an excellent one, but am in favor of a salary being paid them, 
and believe that they should correct all examination papers. I 
believe there should also be a strict criminal law on the sanita- 
tion of all school buildings in the State. 

MRS. AGNES L. DAVIS, 

County Superintendent. 



UINTA COUNTY. 

Hon. T. T. Tynan, 

State Superintendent, 

Cheyenne. Wyoming: 

Dear Sir: — In reply to your request contained in your 
letter of the 20th inst., I herewith hand you the following 
statement : 

First— Some improvement has been made in the grading 
of the district schools during the past two years. A complete 
revision was made in the graded course of study of our 
Evanston school, both in the primary and intermediate grades, 
also in the high school work. Some efifort has been made tc> 
establish a graded school at Afton, in Star Valley, though plans 
are not yet completed. A new building is at present being 
erected there. 

Second — The attendance of pupils after enrollment is gen- 
erally good throughout the district schools, while in our town 



42 Biennial Report 

schools the attendance is not so good. Such non-attendance, 
it is thought, is due mostly to the negligence of the parents. It 
does seem as though something might be done toward com- 
pulsory education of the boys and a few girls, who run the 
streets during school hours. The present law seems to be of no 
avail. 

Third — During the past two years the number of schools 
has increased from fifty-nine to sixty-eight, and the general 
standing throughout the county, with one or two exceptions, 
shows a gradual improvement. 

The thirteenth annual session convened at Evanston in 
September, 1900, with an enrollment of forty teachers actually 
engaged in teaching in the county, and twelve who are pre- 
paring themselves for teachers, making a total enrollment of 
fifty-two interested members of our County Institute. The 
work was again conducted by Prof. Roberts, who is an excellent 
instructor. He presented the several subjects handled in a very 
interesting and helpful manner. Especially grateful were the 
teachers for the many hints given on the methods of teaching, 
and the suggestions offered on "How to Prepare for Exam- 
inations." 

During the session we were pleased to have with us Presi- 
dent E. E. Smiley of our State University, who favored the 
teachers with an address on the subject of "The Dignity of the 
Profession of Teaching," and kindly offered suggestions in re- 
gard to the formation of Teachers' Associations, which met 
with the hearty approval of the teachers. 

A call from our State Superintendent was greatly appre- 
ciated by the members of our institute, and the remarks made 
by him in regard to teachers' certificates suited the needs of 
the teacher and were particularly well received. In fact, the 
manifest interest on the part of our State Superintendent in the 
educational welfare of Uinta County was much appreciated by 
both teacher and parent. 

The teachers expressed themselves as being greatly bene- 
fited by the advantages and privileges furnished for their ad- 
vancement, and voted the entire session a success. 

I wish, as does also nearly every teacher in Uinta County, 
that the limited number of four days' institute be extended. 

Yours very truly, 

NELLIE PEPPER, 

County Superintendent. 



SuPERINTEiNDENT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 43 



WESTON COUNTY. 

Hon. Thomas T. Tynan, 

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming: 

Dear Sir: — I am in receipt of your communication, in 
which you desire a general report of the advancement made in 
our schools. 

We have adopted a course of study embracing two years of 
strictly high school work, and for the first time will graduate 
a class of six this year . 

Since January, 1894, I have had charge of the schools of 
this county, and can honestly state that there has been some 
improvement in that time. In 1894 we had : 

At Newcastle, 3 teachers ; attendance, 145. 

At Cambria, 2 teachers ; attendance, 95. 

At iNIerino, i teacher; attendance, 21. 

At Dry Creek, i teacher : attendance, 10. 

At Plum Creek, i teacher ; attendance, 8. 

At Skull Creek, i teacher ; attendance, 10. 

In 1900 we have : 

Eighteen schools in District No. i ; attendance, 367. 

Two schools in District No. 2 ; attendance, 28. 

Three schools in District No. 3 ; attendance, 66. 

\\'e have several new buildings at a cost of $250 each. 

The average attendance of pupils is all that could be de- 
sired, but there are about a dozen children of school age wha 
are not in school ; some of the number because they are obliged 
to work, others from neglect. 

In the six institutes which have been under my supervision, 
we have had two teachers who did not attend — one in 1896, the 
other in 1900. Other than these two cases, the attendance has 
been perfect, and their work and school spirit most excellent 
and helpful. We have employed instructors for all save one 
institute ; but our principals and assistants have done at least 
half of the instructing, which work was quite as beneficial as 
that of the former. 

As institutes furnish a means of distributing enthusiasm, 
we organized a County Teachers' Association, to meet every 
month at various places, and have for several years conducted 
these on much the same plan as our institutes, having papers 
read, study of White's School ^^lanagement and reading and 
number methods exemplified. These meetings have been a con- 
tinual source of help to teachers and schools. 



44 Biennial Rkport 

I know of no change in the school law that would benefit 
us so much as having a two weeks" institute. We also need 
some penalty attached to enforce attendance at institutes and 
public examinations. Making school months of twenty days 
each would simplify matters somewhat. I believe there are no 
other States where they teach calendar months. 

Very respectfully, 

EMMA P. BOWMAN. 

County Superintendent. 



STATE OF WYOMING 



Biennial Report 



Superintendent of 



Public Instruction 



1901 - 1902 



LARAMIE, \VV(5. : 

CHAPLIN, SPAFFORi:) t MATHISON, PRINTERS 

1904 



STATE OF WYOMING. 
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
To His Excellency, 

DeForest Richards, 

Governor of Wyoming: 
Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herew^ith the biennial 
report of this office for the two years ending September 30. 
1902, setting forth the condition of this department, as required 
by law. Very respectfully, 

THOMAS T. TYNAN, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT 



Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne. Wyoming. 

In compliance with the provisions of Section i8o, Revised 
Statutes. 1 have the honor to submit herewith the biennial re- 
port of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the period 
of two years ending September 30, 1902 : 

As usual, the precedent long established in the appearance 
of this report is still in order, and the same apologies are to be 
supplied. An extra effort has been made, without resorting to 
the stringent measures of the law, to induce the school of- 
ficers supplying the principal statistics for this report, and who, 
under the law, are required to supply such data at a stated time, 
to use every endeavor to comply with the law in this respect. 
Still the same results obtain, and, in fact, greater and more seri- 
ous delays have been made than ever before. It means now that 
the statutes covering these difficulties, imposing penalties in 
case of dereliction, must be resorted to if a change is to be e^ 
fected, in order that this report be made up and filed with the 
executive on the date prescribed by the statutes. 

In addition to the statistics herein enumerated, I have in- 
corporated such other subject matter as I believe to be of most 
general interest to the people of the State. Among the subjects 
to which special attention is directed are. Consolidation of 
Schools, Introduction of Report Cards to Parents. Complete 
Daily and Term Registers in the Country Schools, Adoption 
of the State Course of Study, Free Text Books, County Insti- 
tutes, County Superintendents, State University. State Board 
of Examiners, and Districts Officers and Their Ability to Keep 
Accounts. An attempt is made to give as nearly as possible 
full information concerning the condition and progress of the 
public schools, the receipts and disbursements of the school 
funds. State, County and District, and other data concerning 
the educational interests of the State. The basic matter con- 
tained in this report is primarily reported from the district, 
and any district failing to supply this information in the time 
required by law delays the issuance of this report, ^^he district 
officer reports to the County Superintendent of his respective 



50 Biennial Rhport 

county, and in turn the County Superintendent re]:)Orts to 
this office. 

A comparison of the tables in this report with those con- 
tained in former reports shows conclusively a steady ad\'ance- 
ment of the schools throughout the State. Much work has 
been accomplished in an educational way. and more money 
is being expended yearly in the support of the same. The 
spirit pervading all of the schools indicates a progressixe and 
healthy growth. The enrollment has increased 3.000 since 
the last report ; the average attendance is much better, and 
more interest is being manifested by the parents and teachers, 
and the work of the pupils is much more satisfactory. 

Many towns in the several counties have established 
kindergartens in connection with the schools and all counties 
are provided with high schools. 

The increase in the moneys derived from the leasing of 
school lands has enabled many of the districts to provide longer 
terms, hire a greater number of proficient teachers, and build 
more and better school buildings. The apportionment of 
money from this source for the two years covered 1)}' this 
report is $56,573.13 greater than for the two years covered 
by the last report. Notwithstanding the great increase in the 
enrollment of pupils, hereinbefore mentioned, the apportion- 
ment has increased to the extent that the distribution per 
capita is greater by $1.05 in 1902 than in the year k^oo. 

The unprecedented prosperity of the nation during the 
past two years, keenly felt and experienced by our State, has 
made it possible for our youth not only to avail themselves of 
the advantages offered by our splendid public schools, but of 
higher institutions, and this they are doing in greater num- 
bers than ever before. 

High Schools. 

The high schools were authorized by law in 1887. ^vhen 
we were yet a territory, and they are receiving universal sup- 
port wherever situated. The people have confidence in them, 
for we have now a high school in every county, many of the 
counties sustaining two or more. The exceptional growth of 
these schools augurs well for the success and prosperity of 
the State ; the great increase in the number of these schools 
gives opportunity to nearly all of our children to secure a good 
secondary education and still remain under the influence of the 
home. They are supplied with the best of teachers, latest 
appliances, and are well ecjuipped to turn out a product ready 
to receive the smooth and finished touches of the State Uni- 
versity. 



Superintendent oe Public Instruction. 51 

The State University. 

I would respectfully call your attention to the report of 
the President of this institution, which gives a succinct and 
comprehensive detail of its growth, methods and condition 
during the past fifteen years. I am glad, indeed, to be able to 
present this report at this time, which speaks well tor this 
splendid institution, the recognized head of our educational 
system, the finale of the knowledge seeking student's life and 
the pride of our State. 

The faculty has steadily increased from year to year until 
now there are employed nineteen instructors, specialists in 
their particular departments, whose splendid and thorough 
work is being recognized generally by the public and by the 
sister institutions in this Western country. 

This institution is in close touch with the graded and high 
schools of the State, admitting graduates from the high schools 
to the Freshman class without examination. Those students 
who come not quite prepared may enter the Preparatory 
school, a department of a very high standard, where the}' may 
advantageously prepare themselves for the regtdar course. 
The Normal department makes a special effort in the training 
of students desiring to become teachers. 

Under such an able administration, the Universitv has 
made steady advancement, and ])arents seeking an advanced 
school in which to educate their childreen need not go beyond 
the borders of our State, so long as the State retains such men 
as now constitute the head and faculty of this institution. 
Student graduates of our Univeristy rank well in work when 
continuing their studies in the recognized leading institutions 
of learning in this country. Reference may here be made to 
several student graduates who are now continuing their studies 
in Harvard, Yale and West Point. 

Free Text Books. 

The law in regard to free text books is very popular and 
meets with general approval in our State, and the results are 
entirely satisfactory. In addition to supplying free text books, 
most of the districts furnish the pupils with pencils, pens, 
paper and ink and other necessary supplies for the conduct of 
the schools. The schools of W^yoming are now, in fact, free 
in every particular, and a pupil or parent cannot now urge as 
an excuse for non-attendance inability to purchase books and 
supplies. According to the reports received from the Countv 
Superintendents, nearly all counties report increased average 
attendance, and that all the children of school age are recei\-- 
ing the benefit of public school education. 



52 Biennial Report 

The greatest expense in placing the books in schools of 
the State was incurred during the first two years after the law 
became operative, and. according to the report of this office 
two years ago. the amount expended for this purpose was $29,- 
596.88. an average cost per pup'il enrolled of $2, while the 
amount expended for books for the two years covered by this 
report was $18,343.30, or an average cost per pupil of $1. The 
life time of the book, under the system adopted by the districts 
in the care of books, is considered to be three years, and from 
this it will be readily seen that the expense will decrease from 
year to year, as the districts are supplied, and as the books 
are purchased from the moneys derived from the renting of 
school lands, no burden is imposed upon the parent or tax- 
payer, and necessarily this is a great sa^•ing to the people of 
the State. 

Many things are commendable in this law: children are 
able to enter their classes the first day of the term, and the 
transfer of a pupil from one grade to another may be made 
without delay. The schools are perfectly free, and the law 
removes a barrier that otherwise prevented poor children from 
attending school. It secures uniformity of books in the county 
and is possible in the State ; it is much cheaper, as all books 
are purchased at the lowest possible price, and each book is 
used by more than one pupil ; it secures better classification 
in rural or country schools and gives the pupil an opportunity 
to study the best and more modern publications, and secures 
for him a much longer school life, and especially in secondary 
education, wdiich might be curtailed if the pupil were com- 
pelled to furnish the necessary books for advanced grades. 
It also removes an unpleasant distinction between those who 
can and those who cannot afford to purchase their own books, 
such as arises under the law, providing free books for indigent 
persons. 

County Superintendents. 

In ni}- report two years ago I recommended that the sal- 
aries of County Superintendents be raised, for the reason that 
it was impossible to secure a competent person to assume the 
duties and responsibilities of that important office for a less 
salary than was paid the lowest salaried teacher of our country 
schools ; that, in order to secure closer and better supervision, 
a salary must be paid commensurate with the duties imposed ; 
that it was false economv to pay small salaries and have the 
officer feel that he could not afford to devote much time to 
the \vork : that it was impossible to raise the standard of our 
schools unless closer and better supervision was obtained, and 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 53 

the services of an efficient and capable officer were secured. 
The last Legisalture passed a law raising the salaries of these 
officers, and I now feel confident that the result will be more 
satisfactory and the schools be much benefited thereby. These 
officers will now feel that they can devote all of their time to 
their work and will become more interested in it. and if any 
more duties are imposed, will be more than willing to per- 
form them. 

I would respectfully call attention to the biennial reports 
of these officers, which relate in detail many changes and im- 
provements made during the two years just closed. These 
reports also ask that certain changes be made in the law re- 
specting schools and school management, and I would earnestly 
urge your consideration of these matters. 

County Institutes. 

County Institutes prescribed by law are universally held. 
The principal obstacle to this source of school improvement is 
found in the lack of means to maintain them. In nearly all 
States they are looked upon as of vital importance to the 
teaching force of a county, and I commend to your considera- 
tion a more liberal provision as to length of time the institutes 
should be held and the amount appropriated for their use. and 
that the law should provide that a fee of $i be charged the 
teachers attending and receiving benefit. The teachers are 
hard working, self-sacrificing public servants, and every means 
that can be devoted to their benefit and improvement should 
be cheerfully afforded. The institute is conducted in each 
county under the direction of the County Superintendent, and 
the work in these meetings in all the counties during the ])ast 
two years has been quite up to the standard, and I believe 
greater interest has been manifested than ever before. A 
greater per cent, has been gained in the attendance of teachers 
and the improvement in the work in these meetings is due to 
the increased interest of the teachers and those engaged in 
the work. 

Arrangements for these meetings are made by the Super- 
intendents of the dififerent counties to conform with the re- 
quirements of the law for the examination of teachers, and 
the institutes are held during the beginning or end of the 
svimmer vacation, thus preventing the State Superintendent 
from being able to visit all of the institutes held during the 
year. However, during the years 1901 and 1902 I have attended 
seventeen institutes out of the twenty-six held ; seven of the 
counties I have visited each year; three counties, one year, and 



54 Biennial Report 

two of the counties I did not reach at all. It is to be hoped 
that in the future the institutes may be so arranged that it 
will be possible for me to visit e\ery institute during each year. 

Teachers' Association. 

A\'voming is the only State in the I'nion without such 
an organization. Xo little elTort in years ])ast, and, in fact, in 
recent years, has been made to efifect an organization of this 
character by the teachers and others interested in educational 
work, yet without avail. It is recognized almost as an impos- 
sibility to effect an organization without State aid, as the 
State is so large and sparsely settled and the lack of railroad 
facilities makes it expensive for teachers residing in counties 
without these facilities to attend. No one will deny that the 
interests of public education are as great and urgent as the 
interests of any other department of our State's administration. 
The cost of maintaining our schools each year is as great as is 
expended in the conduct of our State's government. There- 
fore, it is apparent that from whatever standpoint we consider 
the educational interest of our commonwealth, the problem of 
the public school is of exceptional importance. It is. therefore, 
quite imperative that, in order to perfect the great system of 
education in our State, a greater expenditure of money should 
be niade in training our teaching force, and an association 
should be organized under legal provisions and encourage- 
ment, and I, therefore, would recommend that an appropriation 
be made for the purpose of promoting and effecting an organ- 
ization of this character. 

State Board of Examiners. 

The law of 1899 creating this board was a progressive 
measure, and necessary to meet the conditions of the schools in 
this State. It was the first step by way of legislation enacted 
in years towards the protection of our pupils against incom- 
petent teachers, and especially pupils attending the country 
schools, and the raising of the standard of our schools by re- 
quiring and maintaining higher qualifications of teachers. The 
change being so radical, caused considerable criticism at first, 
but, bv subsequent changes and modifications in the law, these 
objections are now nearly all removed. The board has pre- 
pared nearly all of the examination questions for the examina- 
tion of teachers held by the County Superintendents during 
the past two years, thus bringing about uniformity in exam- 
inations and a higher standard of qualification. For the past 
four years it has been the policy of the board to encourage 



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teachers to a higher and better preparation, and from year to 
year the requirements for certificates have been raised, in or- 
der to bring' about a higher standard in the teaching force. 
The granting of Professional certificates is by the State Super- 
intendent, after an examination and n])()n the recommendation 
of this board. 

It has been proposed that the board be empowered to hoUl 
all examinations and grant certificates, reserving to County 
Superintendents the right to veto the board's action, if the 
candidate lack in moral character, aptness to teach or ability 
to govern. This, no doubt, would give uniformity throughout 
the State, but would deprive the County Superintendent of a 
certain responsibilit}- in the examination of a certain class of 
teachers, who would be provided with a legal certificate with 
authority to teach, which might make it impossible for the 
Superintendent to work in harmony or secure co-operation of 
the teacher in his work. 

The work by this board during the two years just closed 
has been performed with high efficiency, notwithstanding the 
inconvenience of an inadequate appropriation to properly con- 
duct the duties imposed upon it. Reference should be made to 
the report furnished by the Secretary, whose suggestions are 
worth}' of careful consideration. 

School District Officers. 

In the beginning of this report is made mention of the 
fact that this office has been seriously embarrassed by the in- 
completeness and tardiness of reports from the County Super- 
intendents, due to the ignorance or carelessness of District 
Clerks in furnishing reports of their districts. These statistics 
are of value and constitute nearly, if not all, of the statistics 
herein given, and it is important that full information be sup- 
plied, and that reports be made in the time required bv statute. 

From the reports of many of the County Superintendents, 
to which your attention has been invited, it is found that the 
cause of most of the delays by the County Superintendents 
was due to ignorance of the District Clerks in knowing how to 
make their reports, and especially in so far as that part of it 
pertains to the financial condition of the district. The Super- 
intendents universally have this complaint to ofifer, and verily 
believe that legislation regarding the school officer and his 
duties is the greatest need of the rural schools at this time. 
They ask that an educational qualification be required of all 
district officers, in order to secure competent members to serve 
on tlie boards, and that one of the requirements be ability to 



56 Biennial Report 

keep accurate accounts. As the law now stands, any person 
may be elected to serve as a member of a District Board, 
whether he is able to read or write or not, and ofttimes such 
persons are elected in order to get even with some person in 
the district against whom he may -have a personal grudge. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

During the past biennial period of 1901 and 1902 I have 
made every endeavor to promote the rural schools of the State, 
feeling that they required the most attention, if we expected 
to bring about a greater degree of efficiency in our public school 
system. At the cost of time and labor, and a goodly share of 
the office contingent, I determined to put into operation certain 
reforms in the rural schools. 

I first supplied every district in the State with report cards, 
which required about 10,000 in number ; the cards were sent 
to the County Superintendents, with instructions that they be 
used in every school and by every teacher. These cards are 
made out by the teacher, and show the progress made by the 
pupil from month to month in his studies. When the supply 
becomes exhausted, the boards are instructed to furnish them 
thereafter at the expense of the district. In addition to this, I 
furnished five hundred complete daily registers and five hun- 
dred complete term registers, which are also to be supplied by 
the districts, when exhausted. These registers are adapted to 
the course of study, and show the progress of each pupil in 
said course, whether regvilar or irregular in advancement, with 
a reorganization of classes for the next term. 

I also adopted a State Course of Study, and purchased six 
hundred to place one in each grade in all the schools of the 
State. These have been distributed and are being used uni- 
versally. With the adoption of the State Text Book law. State 
Course of Study and classification register, we expect soon to 
have a uniform system of public school education, which, if 
brought about, will make us the first State in the Union to 
obtain such results. 

We are about to begin "the consolidation of schools" in 
this State, the concentration of rural schools and the establish- 
ment of a real rural high school. This is a question I have 
given a great deal of consideration. For the past three or four 
years at the national educational meetings this question has 
been brought up from time to time, and is receiving much at- 
tention from many of the Western States ; in fact, all of the 
Northern and Western States are putting the system into 
operation, as they believe it to be the only solution of the rural 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 57 

school problem. I am not satisfied as to its feasibility in this 
State, though I am informed that an attempt is to be made at 
Wheatland in the near future to consolidate nine rural schools 
into a central school, making a graded and high school out of 
the nine schools above mentioned, and by said consolidation 
have fewer and better teachers, by paying better salaries, and 
giving to the pupils opportunities for more advanced work. 
The rural schools have always been at a disadvantage on ac- 
count of inabilit}^ to pay good wages, the city drawing upon the 
towns for their best teachers and the towns in turn upon the 
rural districts. If the consolidation can be obtained without 
extra expense and discomfort to the children while being trans- 
ported, I am heartily in favor of the plan. 

Recommendations. 

Many of the laws now on our statute governing the schools 
of the State no longer serve the purpose for which they were 
intended, while others give endless trouble to officers in at- 
tempting to carry out their provisions. I would respectfully 
recommend that the law designating the date of the district 
meeting be changed from the first Monday in May of each year 
to the first Monday in September ; that the law relating to the 
election of School Trustees be so amended as to make the qual- 
ification of each member to be elected an educational one, and 
that the Trustee so elected shall be able to read and write, and 
to keep accurate accounts : that the statute be changed as to 
defining a school month, the month to be divided into four 
weeks of five days each, thus making the month twenty days, 
instead of the calendar month ; that school meetings or dis- 
tricts be empowered to abandon schools under their jurisdiction 
for the purpose of consolidation, and they be permitted to vote 
money to purchase wagons, horses and other necessary things 
for the transportation of pupils, and that two or more districts 
may be permitted to consolidate in order to concentrate the 
schools, for the purpose of securing better gradation, etc. ; that 
a greater distinction be made between the life of the first and 
second grade certificates, the complaint being made that there 
is not enough distinction between these two grades to warrant 
a person having a second in making the extra efifort to obtain a 
first ; that a penalty be exacted from any teacher who fails to 
attend the County Institute when due notice is given by the 
County Superintendent, unless they have first been excused 
by that officer or can give good reasons for non-attendance. 
I would recommend as a penalty that power be given the 
County Superintendent to revoke the certificate of the teacher 



58 Biennial Report 

so offending, and the penalty be applical^le to all teachers com- 
ing under his jurisdiction. That authority be given County 
Superintendents to charge a fee of $1 of all teachers attending 
institute, to help defray the expenses of such meeting ; that 
the Board of County Commissioners be empowered to make a 
more liberal appropriation for the conduct of the County Insti- 
tute, and that the money so appropriated may be used to defray 
all expenses in connection therewith, and that more days may 
be set aside for holding such institutes ; that the State make a 
liberal appropriation for the organization of a State Teachers' 
Association and encourage the same by legislation. 

This office is flooded daily with letters requesting reports 
from this office, giving such information as relates to the schools 
and their condition. These letters are required to be answered 
in particular, and I would recommend that, in order to obviate 
the great amount of work necessary to carry on this corre- 
spondence, an appropriation be made to have the report of this 
office printed. 

COMMON SCHOOL LAND INCOME FUND. 

On March 31, 1901, the following amounts were distributed 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

Counties. Enrollment. Apportionment. 

Albany 1,338 $ 5'352.oo 

Big Horn 644 2,576.00 

Carbon 1,338 5.352-00 

Converse 714 2,856.00 

Crook 856 3,424.00 

Fremont 643 2,572.00 

Johnson 567 2,268.00 

Laramie 2,088 8.352.00 

Natrona 288 1,152.00 

Sweetwater 1,106 4,424.00 

Sheridan Ij303 5,212.00 

Uinta 3,166 12.664.00 

Weston 461 1 ,844.00 

Totals 14,512 $58,048.00 



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On ^Aiarch 31, 1902, the above mentioned fund was dis- 
tributed as follows : 

Counties. Enrollment. Apportionment. 

Albany 1,461 $ 6,281.29 

Big Horn 943 4.054-25 

Carbon 1,450 6,233.99 

Converse 698 3,000.92 

Crook 902 3.877.97 

Fremont 720 3.095.50 

Johnson 580 2,493.60 

Laramie 2,266 9,742.23 

Xatrona 323 1,388.68 

Sweetwater 1,190 5,116.17 

Sheridan 1.340 5,761.07 

Uinta 3.303 14,200.60 

Weston 588 2.527.99 

Totals 15.764 $67,774.26 

The statements given below will enable you to form some 
idea of the manner in which this fund has grown from one fiscal 
3^ear, ending September 30th, to another : 

1892 S9.193.52 1896 $ 9,590.38 1900 $52,870.56 

1893 6,651.19 1897 9.979-44 1901 60,885.74 

1894.... 7,211.13 1898.... 13,140.83 1902.... 67,449.90 

1895.... 7.384-86 1899.... 34.145-87 



COMMON SCHOOL PERMANENT LAND FUND. 

The Common School Permanent Land Fund, which con- 
sists of moneys derived from the sale of school lands and five 
per cent, of all the sales of lands in the State of \Vyoming by 
the L^nited States under Government laws, which, under the act 
of admission, the State is entitled to, amounted on September 
30, 1902, to the sum of $9i,774-.2i, out of which there was in- 
vested the sum of $56,490. This fund can only be invested m 
State. County or District bonds, under the direction of the 
Governor, the State Treasurer and the Attorney General. This 
shows an increase of over $43,000 over the amount of moneys 
on hand in this fund reported two years ago, and an increase 
of $35,000 in the amount invested, the interest of which goes to 
the Common School Land Income Fund, which is distributed 
the first of April of each year. 



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66 Biennial Report 

THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING— ITS GROWTH IN 
FIFTEEN YEARS. 



Grounds and Buildings. 

The University first opened its doors to students in an 
unfinished building, September 6, 1887. It started from small 
beginnings in territorial days, without a large population or 
greatly developed wealth behind it. Not until 1890, the first 
year of our statehood, was the first building, the Hall of Lan- 
guages, completed. During the short fifteen years of its history, 
only just finished, however, it has been advancing step by step 
until at the present time the institution shows a very satisfac- 
tory growth. 

In May, 1893, a second building, the Mechanical building, 
was completed with back moneys which had accumulated 
sufficiently to pay in full for its erection. 

At the present time we are just moving into a third 
building, our new Hall of Science and Museum, erected by a 
special State tax levy, which was authorized by act of the 
Legislature in 1899. 

A general heating plant has also only recently been in- 
stalled at a central point on the campus, from which all the 
buildings will hereafter be heated. Thereby greater economy 
and safety will be secured. 

In the meantime, the original campus of twenty acres 
has been increased to forty acres, a successful artesian well has 
been sunk on the same at considerable expense, the lawn 
has been improved and many trees planted, and a substantial 
iron fence now surrounds the property. The Experiment 
Farm in connection with the /Vgricultural College contained 
originally only forty acres, but is now enlarged to 120 acres of 
improved land, all under irrigation, with a comfortable cot- 
tage built for the foreman and sheds for the live stock. A 
handsome barn and an extensive greenhouse belonging to the 
station adorns the campus. 

Faculty and Students. 

In 1887 the faculty consisted of only seven members, but 
has steadily increased to nineteen instructors in all. In pro- 
portion to our population, the attendance at our University 
compared very favorably with that of State Universities else- 
where. The average attendance for the first five years was 85 ; 
for the second five, 120, and for the last five years it has been 
172. At present we have representative? in our student body 



Superintendent oe Public Instruction. 67 

from every county in the State. In June, 1891, were held the 
first graduating exercises, the class consisting of two members. 
Since then twelve classes have graduated in all. Thus far 
ninety-eight graduates have gone forth from our institution, 
some to enter the professions, others to become teachers in 
our public schools, still others to become practical engineers, 
or to pursue some line of business ; but all of them to become 
good and useful citizens. 

Library, Laboratories and Museum. 

The University Library now contains 15,000 volumes, 
and in addition several thousand unbound bulletins and re- 
ports. Since the foundation of the institution $75,000 in all 
.has been expended for apparatus in the different scientific de- 
partments. As a result, the laboratories are remarkably well 
equipped for an institution in the West. The Museum of 
Geology and Paleontology has more than a national reputa- 
tion, and is constantly growing in importance. 

Our botanist has practically completed a collection of the 
flora of the State. The Herbarium at the present time con- 
tains 40,000 specimens, and among them are the types of manv 
new species recently described. The collection of the birds of 
the State has been practically completed by the ornithologist, 
and in all 288 specimens have been identified. The entomol- 
ogist has made a collection of 10,000 bugs and butterflies. 

Courses of Study. 

The College Proper. There is first the College of Liberal 
Arts, giving in four years what is commonly known as a "col- 
lege education." on the completion of which either the degree 
A. B. or B. S. is conferred. In the first two years of this de- 
partment all the studies are prescribed, although the student 
has the choice between the classical, literary and scientific 
courses. In the last two years almost all the studies are 
elective. By this arrangement it is believed that a sufficientlv 
broad and thorough course is insured, and at the same time 
the tastes and needs of the individual student are allowed 
free scope. 

The Preparatory School. Since there are manv parts of 
the State not yet provided with high schools fitting for the 
L'niversity courses, a Preparatory School, with a course of 
three years' work, is maintained. 

The Graduate School. This department is for those wiio 
wish to carry their studies beyond the limits of the college 
courses, and affords the graduate an opportunity to pursue 



68 Biennial Report 

work for the Master's degree. The Doctor's degree is not yet 
offered by the University, and no honorary degrees have ever 
been given. 

The Five Technical Schools. Then, for the benefit of 
those who cannot devote so much lime to general education, 
but who wish to be trained for some special profession, there 
are four technical schools provided, viz. : The Normal School, 
The School of Mines, The College of Agriculture and The 
College of Mechanical Engineering. These courses all require 
less time by two years than the College of Liberal Arts, and 
are designed to give a thorough and practical preparation for 
those professions which are more particularly demanded now 
in this new State. The more recently organized School of 
Commerce offers from two to three years' training in business 
methods and practices. 

The School of Mines and Experiment Station. 

The University at once began rendering this new State 
incalculable service in more practical ways than that merely 
of teaching. There is. for example, the work which the Uni- 
versity is accomplishing for the mining interests of the State. 
For a number of years the School of Mines has been engaged 
in making a geological survey of the State, a work which is 
done elsewhere only by heavy annual appropriations by the 
Legislature, but which has been assumed in Wyoming by the 
University, without any extra expense to the State. Special ex- 
aminations are being made of the different mining districts, and 
the results are being published in bulletins for free distribution. 
Hundreds of assays are made each year by this department 
for the miners and prospectors over the State. 

Again, the Agricultural Experiment Station is doing a 
great deal for the agricultural interests of the State. Over 
fifty bulletins on agricultural subjects have been published by 
the station. The aim of these bulletins and reports of experi- 
ments by our station staff is to give the farmers, ranchmen 
and stock growers, so far as possible, the information which is 
most needed in this new State. Among the topics treated 
are: Irrigation and Economy in the Use of Water, Alkali and 
Its Remedies, The Best Variety of All Grains and Crops to be 
Grown in the State, The Location of Artesian W^ells, Fruit 
and Forest Trees, Injurious Insects, Feeding Experiments, 
Alfalfa, The Best Native Grasses for the Open Range, etc., etc. 
In these ways the people of Wyoming are getting back more 
than value received for every dollar expended on the Uni- 
versity. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 69 

The Normal School. 

The University completes the public school system of the 
State. The common country school covers the first eight 
grades; the city high school continues through the twelfth, 
and the State University embraces the thirteenth to the seven- 
teenth grades of our school system. Wyoming is only keeping 
in line with the traditions of the States in thus maintaining a 
complete school organization, with free tuition to the children 
of the State in all the grades of her school system. As the 
head of the public school system in W'yoming, the University 
is taking a large interest in all educational matters, and is en- 
deavoring in every way possible to further the educational 
interests of the State. 

The Xormal School, in connection with the University, is 
fast meeting the demands for well qualified teachers, and is 
already a prominent factor in the educational affairs of the 
State. Within the last two or three years a representative 
from the Xormal School has been in attendance on at least one 
County Institute in every county of the State, either as the 
conductor of the institute, or he has had some part in the pro- 
gram. The aim in all our work is to develop higher ideals of 
the teacher's duty and opportunity in this new West, and to 
awaken a love for the teaching profession. 

We are gratified at the action of the last Legislature in 
appreciation of the good work accomplished alreadv bv the 
University. For our graduates with the degree of A. B., P>. S. 
or B. Fed., are now exempt from taking the teachers' exam- 
inations for certificates of the first, second and third grades, 
and upon presentation of their diplomas to the Countv Super- 
intendent of Schools, first grade certificates are issued to theni. 
(Act of Legislature, Feb. 21, 1899.) 

Again, by rules 3 and 4 governing the grading of Profes- 
sional certificates, the State Board of Examiners has provided 
that graduates of the L^niversity who have had five years' suc- 
cessful experience in teaching will be exempt from the regular 
examination. They will be recommended for a Professional 
certificate as soon as they pass a creditable examination in 
psvchologv, methods of teaching and history of education. 

ELMER E. SMILEY, 

President. 

Laramie, A\A'oming, January, 1903. 



70 Biennial Report 

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE 
BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 



The present board met and organized May 5th, 1901. J. 
A. AIcNanght of Sheridan was chosen President, and Frank 
H. H. Roberts of Laramie Secretary. C. C. Norwood of 
Evanston is the third member. After completing its organ- 
ization, the board adopted the rules of the former board, with 
a few changes in their requirements. 

The money appropriated by the State Legislature for the 
use of the board was not sufficient to allow other meetings, 
hence we have been compelled to tranact all business by cor- 
respondence. This plan has worked very well except in one 
or two cases, when a personal conference would have ex- 
pedited matters. 

The County Superintendents have used the questions pre- 
pared by the State Board, and the board has graded the 
"papers" for a number of Superintendents. Where a teacher 
has disputed the accuracy of a Superintendent's grading the 
pajDcrs have been submitted to the board for marking. 

]\Iany third grade certificates have been granted, a fair 
number of the second grade, and almost none of the first 
grade. The second grade certificate is valid for three years, 
while first grade is valid for four years. Many teachers say 
that this is not enough difiference to justify them in doing 
the extra work to obtain the first grade. If the first grade were 
made valid for six years, many teachers would endeavor to 
earn it. 

Our system of examination and endorsement of certificates 
makes it too easy for a foreign teacher to receive a certificate 
when she comes to Wyoming to teach, as compared with the 
recjuirements for Wyoming girls. She presents a certificate 
granted in some other State, covering six or eight branches, 
Avhich is endorsed by the County Superintendents, while one 
of our own girls must be examined in twelve branches. The 
result is that very few AA'yoming girls are found in the schools. 
Over ninety per cent, of the teachers of Wyoming are from 
other States. This discrimination against our own girls should 
be removed. 

While \\'yoming recognized certificates from every other 
State in the Union, she grants no certificates, so far as we 
can ascertain, that any other State will recognize. It would 
seem to be fair to our teachers to give them an opportunity to 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 71 

receive a certificate which will be recognized by other States. 
If the State Board of Examiners were authorized to grant life 
certificates of the grade granted in the other States, a teacher 
possessing such certificate could go to New York, California, 
or other States, and teach without examination. Another rea- 
son for such a certificate is the incentive to study. To have it 
recognized, this certificate would necessarily be granted on 
examination, or to persons who have taken such examinations 
in other States. A number of teachers have appealed to the 
board to help them meet the requirements of other States, but 
we have no power to aid them. 

The want of time prevents the Secretary from submitting 
this report to the other members of the board for approval, 
hence this report should he considered as the work of the Sec- 
retary and not of the board. 

Respectfully submitted, 

FRANK H. H. ROBERTS. 
Secretary State Board of Examiners. 



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Reports of County Superintendents. 



ALBANY COUNTY. 

One district (No. 2) has been joined to No. 9. Nos. 4, i 
and 30 have been redistricted. No. 12 has been divided, form- 
ing District No. 25. There has been in the past year five new 
schools started — one in No. 4, one No. 9, one No. 10, one No. 23. 
The patrons are much interested in educational work. "Pupil 
Co-operative Government" has been introduced into all schools 
in the county this school year. Teachers report that it is work- 
ing successfully. Manual training is being taken up in District 
I ; also drawing is being made a special study. Am much 
pleased with the spirit of progression which seems to be evi- 
dent in all schools. 

Pupils who are neither tardy nor absent for one month, a 
"Certificate of Award" is given. When the pupil receives three 
"Certificates of Award." they are given a large certificate is- 
sued from this office. The increase of number of days' attend- 
ance this year is 19.351 over last year, and only an increase of 
seventeen pupils over that of last year. Four rural schools 
failed to report the number of days' attendance. I belicA-e the 
giving of these certificates has been a great stimulus, and 
hope the use of them mav be taken up bv everv Countv Super- 
intendent in the State. ' CAIRA M. SIMPSON,' 

County Superintendent. 



BIG HORN COUNTY. 

The progress of the public schools in Big Horn County 
has been very gratifying during the past two years from every 
point of view. The enrollment has increased from 644 to 1,409 
since your last biennial report ; the number of schools taught 
has increased from thirty to over fifty, and the amount of 
money expended in the maintenance of our schools has in- 
creased in like proportion. The last year disbursements by the 
various districts amounted to over $20,000, and the districts 
started the coming year with over $7,000 cash on hand, and a 
promise of a much larger revenue for the ensuing year than 
any previous year. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 73 

Two years ago there was no school in the county employ- 
ing more than one teacher, and no attempt at a systematic 
grading had been made ; now there are six schools employing 
two teachers each, and with the adopting of a regular course 
of study, the grading of the schools has been much improved ; 
and the rude log school houses are gradually being replaced by 
buildings of modern architecture, supplied with modern ap- 
pliances. 

The School Boards have without exception conformed to 
the "Free Text Book" law and purchased the text books for 
use in the schools, and in almost every case have purchased a 
list recommended by the County Superintendent, and thus 
secure a uniformity of text books. The matter of school 
libraries has been neglected, but the idea has been started and 
will receive much greater attention in the future than in the 
past. 

In my opinion, the basis of grading certificates should be 
advanced to a general average of yo per cent., and no grade 
below 75 per cent, for a second grade certificate ; and a general 
average of 80 per cent, and no grade below 65 per cent, for a 
third grade certificate. The difference in the requirements for 
third and second grade and first grade certificates is, in mv 
estimation, too great. If four, or six at most, of the higher 
branches were added to the requirements of the second grade, 
it would appear to be a more just distinction between the two 
grades. 

Taking into consideration that we are less than six vears' 
distant from the date of organization into a separate countv, 
our schools are in as advanced and flourishing a condition as 
could be expected, if not in an ideal condition : but if the same 
rate of progress can be maintained in the future as in the past, 
the ideal school is not many years in the future. 

Respectfullv yours, 

W. 6. LESTER, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



CARBON COUNTY. 

The schools of Carbon County are in a healthy condition 
in every way, and increasing rapidly in enrollment. We have 
sixteen districts enrolling over twenty pupils each, and five of 
these list from 150 to 450 children. Six schools employ two or 
more teachers. The total enrollment of the county shows an 
increase of 250 over that of 1900. One district was abandoned 
and two organized during that period, and we have todav 



74 Biennial Report 

twenty-five districts. In 1900 our teachers were paid $15,916.80 
and in 1902 they have received $18,438.28. 

Saratoga has completed, since our last report, a handsome 
$6,000 brick building, and Grand Encampment one costing 
about $2,000. The rapid growth of the latter town is indicated 
by the fact that the building so lately erected is now too small 
for the school, and arrangements are now under way to enlarge 
it. The school was organized in 1899 with thirty-five pupils, 
and has in attendance now about 200. The towns of Dixon and 
Baggs are also growing, and Baggs has voted bonds in the sum 
of $2,000 for the erection of a new building. A comfortable log 
building is about completed in the Leo district, and the one 
owned by the Ferris district has been taken down and rebuilt. 
Rawlins has had for a number of years one of the very few 
public kindergartens in the State, enrolling in this department 
during the year just closed ninety-one little folks. It is, of 
course, supported by the district, and not from county or State 
funds. It is without doubt the largest and most successful 
kindergarten in Wyoming. The high school of Rawlins is also 
a source of great pride to the people of the city, as well it 
may be. 

The institutes of 1901 and 1902 were very successful, and 
the teachers pronounce the sessions to have been very bene- 
ficial. Both have been conducted by Prof. Frank H. H. Rob- 
erts of the University of Wyoming. The attendance was not 
so large as we would like it to be, mainly through the fact that 
some of the teachers of rural schools were not in the county 
during the vacation season. While our report would indicate 
a total of forty-one teachers employed in the county, we have 
never had that number, for the reason that several teachers 
supply both summer and winter schools, going from one to 
another. The number of different persons engaged in teaching 
will not exceed thirty-five. The institute attendance ranges 
from twenty-two to twenty-six. 

The enrollment of the county is increasing more rapidly 
than the General School Fund. This fund has decreased each 
year, and far the greater part of the expense of maintaining 
the town schools is met by special tax upon the district within 
which they are situated. During the past two years, after the 
sum of $150 granted by law to each district was apportioned 
from the General Fund, the per capita remaining has been less 
than one dollar. The reduction of the assessment for school 
purposes in the county is, of course, the cause of this decrease. 
It Avorks a hardship to the larger towns, which pay the major 
portion of the tax and receive the least benefit, yet we realize 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 75 

that the small country schools could not exist upon a per capita 
apportionment alone. 

The steady increase of the State Land Income Fund is a 
matter for congratulation. Those citizens who are engaged in 
or familiar with the educational work of the State realize the 
wisdom of the law which provides this fund, and that in this 
regard Wyoming is better off than her sister States. The fund 
supplies text books for all the children, and our country districts 
have each year a goodly surplus for other expenses. 

Legislation regarding the school officer and his duties is 
the greatest need of rural schools at this time. An educational 
qualification should be required for district officers, and a pen- 
alty which could be enforced should be fixed for failure to keep 
proper accounts and neglect to file reports at the time stated in 
the statute. School officers, especially in rural districts, seem 
indiff'erent in these matters, and it is necessary for the County 
Superintendent to spend weeks each year in their attempt to 
get their reports. She generally succeeds, but never within a 
month or two after the reports are due. 

Teachers express the opinion that the present certificate 
law should be changed somewhat. The first grade certificate 
should be made valid for five years, or the time of the second 
grade certificate reduced to two years. Lnider the present law, 
there is too little difference in the time of these certificates to 
warrant the applicant in doing the work of the first grade ex- 
amination. GERTRUDE M. HUNTINGTON, 

County Superintendent. 



CONVERSE COUNTY. 

Schools in this count}-, upon the whole, are progressing 
satisfactorily. 

In nearly all schools an active, systematic effort is being 
made to follow the course of study as adopted by the State. 

As the great majority of schools in the county are countr}' 
schi3ols, this is being attended with some difficulty, but am con- 
vinced that an earnest effort is being made in that direction. 

The percentage of trained and efficient teachers is also in- 
creasing, although the low scale of wages paid in some districts 
necessarily retards this. It cannot be too emphatically stated 
that a trained, experienced, capable teacher should be paid a 
salary commensurate with his or her ability ; yet it is a fact that 
manV' teachers are working for less than a day laborer receives. 

There has been a very decided increase in enrollment — 
from 698 in 1901 to 851 in 1902. 



76 Biennial Report 

Nearly all of the country schools and all of the town schools 
have good school buildings ; many have a good supply of appa- 
ratus, and there are several that have small libraries. 

Douglas, Glenrock, Manville and Lusk are the schools em- 
ploying more than one teacher. Of these, Douglas is the larg- 
est, employing five. 

For working purposes, the Douglas school is divided into 
eleven grades, each grade teacher caring for two grades,- the 
other three constituting the high school. 

The curriculum contains all subjects necessary to fit a boy 
or girl for his or her work in the world, and an effort is also 
made to cultivate the esthetic side of the child's nature by 
means of drawing and the use of reproductions of the best ex- 
amples of artistic excellence. 

The library contains two sets of reference books and about 
one hundred miscellaneous books, selected with a view to en- 
couraging patriotism and enhancing respect for American citi- 
zenship. 

The past year marked an era in this school ])y the gradua- 
tion of the first class to complete the course of study. 

Glenrock, Lusk and Manville each employ two teachers, 
and the schools are doing some excellent work. Employing 
but two teachers, the time is necessarily given to the common 
branches, but great attention is paid to thoroughness and 
breadth of treatment in these, making a solid foundation for 
the training that comes after. 

Much good work is also done in many of the country 
schools, though there is greater difficulty in arriving at satis- 
factory results, owing to the fact that the terms are usually 
shorter, attendance more irregular, equipment usually not so 
good, and in some instances wages are too low to induce the 
better class of teachers to accept situations. 

In closing, I wish to suggest the need of some system 
of manual training in our schools. It seems to me that some 
system could be devised that would be practical even in the 
country schools. I urge this, not only from the great benefit 
derived from the training itself. Alanual training has passed 
the experimental stage, and the good derived from its use can 
hardly be calculated. lUit, aside from this, it has been proved 
to be of great and lasting benefit in keeping the older pupils in 
attendance. 

It is true all over the country that the older pupils are con- 
tinually dropping out of school, many for no particular reason, 
some to fit themselves for a trade — their education incomplete 
and unsatisfactory. Should there be nothing accomplished but 
keei)ing these boys and girls in school for a greater length of 



Sri'KKIXTKXDKXT ()\- I'tBLIC INSTRUCTION. "/J 

time, it would be a great benefit, and when to this you add the 

advantage of the training itself, too great stress cannot be laid 

upon the usefulness of such an addition to our school system. 

T most earnestly recommend this to your attention. 

U. L. EDWARDS. 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



CROOK COUNTY. 

The number of schools in this county has increased but 
little the past two years, but the schools are far better equipped 
in the matter of books and apparatus, and in many cases good 
frame buildings have replaced old log ones. The fact that our 
books are uniform for the county is greatly aiding the teachers 
in grading the schools : much has already been done, but much 
still remains to be done. 

The free text book system has been a great aid to teachers 
and pupils, and, although there are some objections to it, in the 
main it has been very beneficial. 

The free registers and cards are a hel]), but we would be 
glad to have the registers remodeled to suit our school month, 
or, still better, to have our school month remodeled to suit the 
registers. T visit all schools at least once a term. We had a 
pleasant institute, with our State Superintendent as a welcome 
visitor. 

I would recommend a law \vherel)y the school year was 
changed from September to September, inclusive, to May to 
May, or even to coincide with the calendar year. The present 
system seems to cause endless trouble to School Boards, from 
the fact that the officers of a district are ahvays changed in the 
middle of a school vear. Respectfully submitted, 

BESSIE MOODIE, 
County Superintendent. 



FREMONT COUNTY. 

Increased attendance at institute, from 85 jier cent, to 99 
per cent. 

Increased attendance in schools, from 67 per cent, to 74 
per cent. 

Established two school districts. 

Secured dictionaries for fourteen districts. 

Provided fund for six libraries. 



78 Biennial Report 

Placed course of study, classification registers and the re- 
port card system in each district. 

Increased teachers' salary from $40 and $45 to $50 and $55 
per month. 

Increased length of term fi"om three, four, five and six 
months to six, seven, eight and nine months. 

Established literary work, writing, drawing and nature 
work in each district. 

Insisted upon teachers being paid for attending institute. 
It is done generally with brut one or two exceptions. 

Abolished third grade certificates. 

Have only three second grade certificates. 

Have nineteen first grade certificates. 

Have one Professional certificate and about six applicants 
this year. 

Established the idea of graduating children from the eighth 
grade. 

Have presented nineteen diplomas. 
Respectfully, 

E. LENA WADSWORTH, 

County Superintendent. 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

With the exception of three districts, better wages are paid 
than when I begun my work. The people are not satisfied with 
inexperienced teachers. 

After a great deal of talking, I succeeded in getting the 
work up to the "Illinois Course of Study," as far as possible in 
an ungraded country school. The children that have entered 
the town school have been more equally prepared for grade 
work because of this course. 

A number of the schools have started a library. A greater 
interest is taken in current events. 

The greatest drawback to our schools is inefficient School 
Boards. I have been careful to keep each member supplied 
with copies of the Wyoming school laws. I wish the boards 
had less power and the County Superintendent more. 

The grounds about the school houses have been improved 
and a number of new school houses have been built. All have 
been repaired. 

I have heard many complaints from the young teachers 
in regard to the new registers. Only one teacher of experience 
found fault. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 79 

In closing my term of office, I realize that with my present 
knowledge I might do better, but I shall always feel gratified 
that I did not work for re-election, but for the best interests — 
as it seemed to me — of education. 

Respectfully, 

CLARA L. MOELLER. 



LARAMIE COUNTY. 

In reviewing the work for the past two years in this county, 
I find much that is encouraging. The course of study furnished 
by our State Superintendent has been quite generally adopted, 
and has proven very helpful to the teachers in grading their 
pupils, so that those who have entered the city schools have 
been much better fitted for the work than formerly. 

A system of report cards has been used, whereby parents 
are enabled to keep in touch with the child and see the progress 
he has made from month to month. It has done much to interest 
the parents in school w^ork. 

There has been a noticeable increase in the number of pu- 
pils enrolled. In 1900 there were enrolled in the county 2,088 : 
in 1902 there are 2,418. We have 123 schools in the countv. 
while in 1900 there were but 114. The increase has been due 
in a large measure to the increase in population in the northern 
part of the county, around Wheatland and Guernsey. 

Wheatland is the only town outside of Cheyenne that has a 
graded school with more than one teacher. There are three 
rooms with grades from the primary to the second year of the 
high school. 

A larger building is very much needed, and efforts are 
being made to have a fine building erected at an early day. 

District No. 7 has been divided, so that we now have an- 
other district, known as No. 12, which includes the following 
flourishing towns of Guernsey, Hartville and Sunrise. 

There have been two institutes held, one each year, lasting 
five days each. We have endeavored to make the work as prac- 
tical and beneficial to the teachers as possible in so short a time. 
The institutes have been well attended and have been the means 
of increasing interest in school work. It is a fact that those 
teachers who faithfully attend the institute and are interested 
in it are those who are making the greatest advancement in 
educational work, while those who care little for it, or attend 
because it is compulsory, soon drop out of the ranks. 

The schools have never been in a more prosperous condi- 
tion than at the present time. They are governed bv a faithful 



8o , Biennial Report 

and efficient corps of teachers, who, I believe, are truly inter- 
ested in the welfare of their pupils, and seeking to build char- 
acter, which, we are coining to see more clearly, is what 
education consists in. 

Respectfully submitted, 

ELIZABETH S. HAWES, 
County Superintendent. Cheyenne, Wyoming. 



NATRONA COUNTY. 

I beg to submit the following report of the educational 
work in Natrona County for the year ending September i, 1901 : 

Since taking charge of the work, January 7, 1901, I have 
made twelve visits to schools. On account of the deep snow 
in the mountains it was impossible to visit all the districts. I 
find the work progressing nicely. Teachers and pupils are in- 
terested and doing good work. The County Institute was 
held June 3 to 8, inclusive. We had a pleasant and profitable 
session, with F. E. Matheny, City Superintendent of Casper 
Schools, as conductor. All teachers then in the county were 
present, taking an active part in the work. 

I have held two examinations — one at the close of the 
institute, at which time I examined nineteen applicants, ten 
being Casper High School pupils, five of them receiving third 
grade certificates. Four other certificates were issued — two 
second and two third grade. Ten of the class failed to make 
the required average. 

On August 30-31 I examined three applicants, two of them 
receiving third grade certificates. I have issued two first grade 
certificates — the applicants possessing college diplomas. We 
have at present four first and five second grade teachers at 
work in our schools, there being no others employed as yet 
for the winter work. 

District No. 1 1 painted the school house outside and oiled 
the inside : No. 12 painted outside and in ; No. 8 put in all new 
furniture, and also new roof and floor. Casper has a brick 
building in course of construction, bonds being issued to build 
it, but, as it is not complete, no report is made of the expendi- 
tures. Other districts made needed repairs. 

The Educational Association which was organized last 
year reorganized at the time of the County Institute with the 
following officers: President, Rev. Craig; Vice President, 
May Hamilton ; Secretary and Treasurer, Effie Cummings. 
The committees that were appointed at that time have held 
several meetings and, among other things, have arranged a 
course of lecKires for the coming winter. 



SuPERINTliNDKNT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 8l 

Districts No. i and No. 6 were discontinued December 3, 
1900, No. I being reorganized May 7. District 13 was organ- 
ized July 15. 

The State Course of Study has been received and (Hstrib- 
uted to nearly all the rural districts. Teachers have been re- 
quested to follow it closely. Casper schools have adopted it, so 
that now all our schools will work in unison, and we trust 
that much good may be accomplished in this way. Casper has 
one of the best kindergarten schools in the State. Miss Mary 
Craig, as teacher, is doing excellent work. 

Our teachers are much interested in the reading course 
as planned by our State Superintendent, and, although widely 
scattered, it is hoped we can organize and do effective work. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MAY HAMILTON. 
County Superintendent. 



I beg to submit the enclosed report of the educational 
work in Natrona County for the year ending September i, 
1902: 

Our County Institute was held during the last week in 
August, with Prof. F. E. Matheny as instructor, and we en- 
joyed a pleasant and profitable week. 

Most of our teachers have been successful with the course 
of study. Our schools have been graded and effective work has 
been done. 

Two examinations have been held, one January 3-4, at 
which time I issued four certificates, and August 29-30, when I 
issued four more. 

A number of repairs and improvements have been made. 
Districts Nos. 4 and 11 put in new furniture; No. 13 put in an 
organ ; No. 4 added a new globe to its apparatus ; No. 2 
opened up its new brick building. No. 7 has a new building in 
course of construction. No. 1 1 built and filled an ice house. 

One new district has been organized and is ready to open 
school this fall. 

We have been trying to get a uniform system of text 
books in the county, but have not succeeded yet. 

Obediently yours, 

MAY HAMILTON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



S2 Biennial Report. 



SHERIDAN COUNTY. 

I wish to say in regard to the schools in this county that 
they are improving rapidly and have improved greatly during 
the last two years. We have better teachers, more schools 
and more in attendance than we had two years ago. The 
pupils take more interest in the schools than formerly and are 
striving to complete higher branches in the country schools, 
hence the need and demand of better teachers. Ido not be- 
lieve our examinations are too severe, but I do believe the 
third grade certificate basis of grading is too low. 

I believe there should be some means of securing more 
competent members on the School Boards. As the law now 
is, a person may become a member of the School Board 
whether he can read or not. We should have School Boards 
that can keep accurate account of all the business transacted 
by the districts. I have no suggestions as to how we are to 
obtain such boards. Yours very truly, 

DORA KIRBY AUSTIN, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

I submit the following report of the schools of Sweet- 
water County : 

The general condition of our schools shows a substantial 
improvement. 

The number of schools has increased from seventeen in 
1899 to twenty-six in 1901. The enrollment has risen from 
1,190 to 1,676. 

I have visited each school, as the law directs, the only 
exception where the winter schools begin in remote locations 
after I have paid a visit to that section, and expense and dis- 
tance would not warrant my going a second time, still I keep 
in touch with such districts by correspondence. In all outside 
school districts there is a desire for good school buildings. 
Two districts have fine new houses, furnished with patent 
single seats, charts, maps, globes and ample blackboards. On 
my annual trip to the country schools I was greatly pleased 
with the interest displayed by parent and pupil. 

The Rock Springs school is increasing so rapidly that we 
shall have to erect another building. At present we are using 
one room in the city hall. 

Last year a night school was organized with a corps of 



Sui'KKlNTENDKNT OK PlUU.IC INSTRUCTION. 83 

four teachers, and will contituie this year through the winter 
months. 

The free text book system is used and is of great benefit. 

Two institutes of one week each have been held with good 
attendance of teachers. 

Through the uniform State examinations the standing of 
teachers has been raised, and with the co-operation of School 
Directors, we expect to employ only teachers who have had 
normal instruction. M. A. CLARK, 

County Superintendent. Sweetwater County. 



UINTA COUNTY. 

In cojupliance with your request, 1 send you a report of 
our schools, setting forth, in a brief statement, the condition 
existing in school matters during the past two years and up to 
the present date : 

There are twenty-three (23) school districts in Uinta 
County, abovit eighty,-seven (87) schools, including the sum- 
mer schools, and the total enrollment is about thirty-six hun- 
dred (3,600) pupils. 

Gradual improvement is noticeable, and the citizens of the 
county everywhere manifest a deep and lively interest in the 
welfare of our schools. Progress is evident. Twenty (20) 
new school houses have been erected in the different parts of 
the county, fourteen of which are well finished, furnished and 
comfortable frame buildings, that take the places of the little 
dirt-roofed log houses that stood out here and there in the 
sage brush, or beside some lonely road. The rooms of most 
of our country schools now off'er cheerful welcome to the chil- 
dren who are obliged to go long distances in all kinds of 
weather to secure a common education. School houses are as 
centrally located as possible at present. However, a number 
of children are compelled to go as far as eight miles to attend 
school, but it is hoped that in another year these long dis- 
tances can be reduced by the establishing of more schools. 

In School District No. 10, at Kemmerer, a large, fine 
building has been erected and high school established. Also 
in Districts Nos. 16 and 17, at Grover and Afton, notwith- 
standing the great inconvenience of securing the necessary 
materials for l)uilding purposes, nice large houses have been 
built, with a view to accommodate not only the primary, 
intermediate and grammar grades, but also the grades that are 
ready for high school work. The people and Trustees of 
these districts deserve to be highly commended for their un- 



84 IJllvNN'lAL RKPORT. 

tiring efforts and success in thus far securing proper advan- 
tages for the education of their children. 

At the towns of Cumberland and Spring Valley, which 
are located in the rapidly developing coal and oil fields, three 
very neat and nicely furnished school houses have been erected. 
These buildings each have three departments, but, owing to 
the increase in population in these thriving mining camps, 
the rooms are overcrowded. Eft'orts will be made soon to 
provide for the many children of these two settlements. 

The Big Piney and Fort Bridger sections of the county 
have voted special tax and bonded in order to provide the 
school buildings that reflect great credit upon their respective 
citizens and Trustees. Their schools are at present in a flour- 
ishing condition. 

District No. 4 has organized a Teachers' Association, 
holding meetings that prove very helpful and instructive to 
the teacher, as well as interesting to the visitors who attend 
regularly. 

Owing to the abandonment of the Almy mining camp 
and the decrease in the number of pupils enrolled. District No. 
2 employs only two teachers, instead of five. Some much 
needed repairs have been made in the schools rooms, and suc- 
cessful school is now running. 

In one, of the newly organized districts, No. 11, where it 
has been a hard matter to establish school and maintain the 
same during the past summer, the building and books and 
apparatus were destroyed by fire. 

Another brave effort is being made on the j^art of the 
Trustees to replace the Iniilding, to which the citizens will 
donate the logs and their labor. Though the educational ad- 
vantages and privileges of this county are much better than 
in years passed, still in the more remote districts and sparsely 
settled communities, where property is not yet taxable and the 
valuation is not high enough to warrant the maintenance of 
separate districts, it is noted with regret that many of our 
children are not only deprived of the best of opportunity, but 
are obliged to secure what little they do obtain under dif- 
ficulties that border on real hardshi]). 

Owing to the fact that so many little foreigners, who 
could neither speak nor understand the English language, 
crowded into the schools of District No. 9, they have not yet 
reached the highest standard, but by the untiring energy and 
faithfulness on the part of the teachers in overcoming the 
many discouragements that confronted them, the Diamond- 
ville district schools show marked improvement. 



Sl'I'Ekintexukxt of Piiu.ic Instruction. 85 

School District Xo. i is erecting a magnificent brick build- 
ing for the Evanston High School, to be completed in Feb- 
ruary, 1903. This will relieve the urgent want of sufficient 
room for the hundreds of children at present in attendance at 
the Evanston public schools. 

^^'e realize that "Rome was not built in a day." Ad- 
vancement is being made slowly, but surely. We earnestly 
look forward to the time, and that in the near future, when 
I'inta County's schools will stand second to none in Wyo- 
ming. 

Two very interesting and inspiring Teachers' Institutes 
were held, all the meetings of which were well attended by a 
corps of bright, active teachers, as well as by many visitors. 
The enrollment of both sessions was much larger than ever 
before known in the history of the county. 

Regular examinations have been held and conducted, as 
bv law required. A large majority of our teachers hold high 
grade certificates, and many of them hold normal diplomas. 

Copies of the Course of Study, as adopted by the State, 
have been distributed throughout the county. It is found that 
the course as prescribed cannot be strictly followed in all of 
our country schools, but can be and is used by the teachers as 
a 'helpful guide in their work. 

The new form of daily and c()m])k'te term registers has 
been established in all the districts. Also a uniform list of 
text books has been adopted and supj)lied by nearly all dis- 
tricts. 

Competent teachers ha\e been em[)loyed, short terms of 
schools have been lengthened, new schools have been estab- 
lished, and new districts have been organized. In fact, our 
schools have grown larger and better in every way. 

Xotwithstanding the extent of territory to be traversed to 
ascertain the condition of its schools, and the many drawbacks 
to be contended with, the prospect is encouraging, and it is, 
JToped that the next two years Avill disclose better plans for 
the work, and record greater and more rapid progress in the 
schools of Uinta County. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

NELLIE A. PEPPER, 

County Superintendent. 



86 I')IKNN1A[. Rivl'OKT. 



WESTON COUNTY. 

The Newcastle school has graduated three pupils ; the 
Cambria school has graduated four pupils ; total, sev-en. New- 
castle: F. L. Brooks, priucipal : tenth grade graduates. Miss 
Eugene Camplin, Miss Yinnie Long and Miss Hattie Cott. 
Cambria: F. L. Kesling, principal; graduates. Miss Tenna 
Kirkwood (now at school at Laramie), Mr. Raymond Steale 
and Mr. Chester Steale. 

The interest in the schools is becoming greater, the at- 
tendance better and better results are obtained. 

Some of the teachers have given entertainments to raise 
money for the purpose of buying school apparatus which the 
School Board was unable to buy. Globes, books, charts, etc., 
have been secured in this way. 

A number of children, not satisfied with the short country 
school term, have come to town, to be able to take advantage 
of the nine months' term. All of these I consider indications of 
advancement along the line of education. 

District No. 3 has a four months' term in each school 
(there are four), instead of three months. 

The division of districts is the leading question now. . T 
think I will have to make some divisions this next spring. 
The patrons in several localities desire this, so they will be 
able to have nine months' school. They are very much worked 
up about it. Verv respectfully, 

ELLA J. HENDERSON, 

Superintendent. 



BIENNIAL REPORTS 

STATE SUPERINTENDENT 
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 




1903-1904 1905-1906 



STATE OF WYOMING 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



Siiperiiiteiideiit of Public liistriictioii 



1903 - 1904 



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WW 23 1907 
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STATE OF WYOMIXG. 

Office of 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
To His Excellency, 
Bryant B. Brooks, 

Governor of Wyoming. 
Sir : — I have the lionor to transmit herewith the biennial 
report of this office for the two years ending September 30, 
1904, setting forth the condition of this department, as required 
by law. Very respectfully, 

Thos. T. Tynan, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



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2.649,094.00 
1,728,591.00 
1,946,;«8.00 
1,925.,'>81.00 
6,589,784.81 
2,048,277.00 
2.614,173.82 
3,869.769.00 
5.524.349.09 
1,800,110.98 


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$404.50 


Carbon. . . 


1,900 

ii.6:» 

1,600 

8,000 
11.700 
67,250 

6.300 
17.310 

2,700 
42,400 
10.350 

$212,785 


$3,526 

400 
2.000 

100 
1,250 
1.100 
1.260 

■ 900 
300 

$io,8;« 


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1031 

5016 

1052 

395 

1863 

183 

1195 

100 

841 

400 

21,878 


656 50 


Converse. . 
Crook . . . 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 


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2 
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26 


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725.00 

2,639.00 

750.00 

325.00 

1,701.00 


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Sheridan . . 


5 


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102.00 
7,50.00 


Sweetwater. 
Uinta . . . 


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702.00 


Weston. . . 






150.00 












Total 


$43,429,916.11 


33 


159 


85M 


374J4 


$8,955.00 



BlRNNIAL RkI'ORT 



Estimated Value 


of School Property in Counties, 190^. 


COUNTIES 


Buildings 


Furniture 


Apparatus 


Books 


Totals 


Albany 


$51,200.00 
18.648.17 
40.120.00 
27,875.00 
28,313.00 
16,647.00 
33,000.00 


.$4,850.00 




.$3..510.00 

'3,560.06 

1.838.00 

2.639.00 

713.39 

'8^4;io.'o6 

1.50000 

'2;220.0(( 
5,865.72 


$59,560.00 
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6.500.00 
3,485.00 
4.950.00 

iiisoo.'oo 

5.755 00 
2.700.00 


!t;1.300.(X) 
2,383.00 
2.065.00 

879.74 
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51,420.00 




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Crook 

Fremont 


37,967.00 
18,240.13 
37.500.00 


Laramie 

Natrona 


1.51.015.53 
16,989.a5 
;W,613..55 
33,598.65 

101,533.00 
15,544.00 


11)5,200.00 
21,389.(55 
34,613..55 


Sweetwater 


2.885.00 

14.269.98 

1,675.00 


"7',6'io.'70 

2,220.00 


38.703.65 
129,289.42 


Westan 


10,439.00 


Total 


jS69,097.55 


$50,569.98 


$17,668.46 


.$30,216.11 


$667,552.10 



On March 31, 1903, the following- amounts were distributed 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County BnroUnient Apportionment 

Albany i ,478 $6,044.66 

Big Horn 1,409 5,762.46 

Carbon 1.523 6.228.69 

Converse 851 3.480.38 

Crook 914 3-738.03 

Fremont 779 3,185.92 

Johnson 609 ■ 2,490.66 

Laramie 2,418 9,889.02 

Natrona 374 1.529-57 

Sheridan 1,602 6,551.78 

Sweetwater 1,281 5,238.97 

Uinta 3.651 14.931.69 

Weston 622 2,543.83 



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COUNTIES. 



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Carbon . . 
Converse. . 
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Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 
Sheridan . . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . 
Weston . . 

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Public Schools of iryoniing (Continued J for the Year Ending the 
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COUNTIES. 



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Carbon. . . 
Converse . . 
Crook . . . 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 
Sheridan . . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . 
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3774424. 
5569084, 
2540232. 
2336929 



2092425 
6782438. 
20a5491 
3433524. 
4072054. 
5747805. 
1862842. 



$46,696,494.87 



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18450 

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42400 
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100 

1000 
600 

1260 

900 
100 

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Libraries 



1548 

731 
1751 

931 
5964 
1383 

775 
1693 

595 
1312 

100 
1249 

450 



18482 



$1002 
487 

1042 
725 

3412 
915 
552 

1900 
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1000 
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907 
175 



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Bstimated Vain 


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COUNTIES. 


Buildings 

$53110.00 
30780.00 
45860.00 
29876.00 
29503.00 
25871.95 
31250.00 

163792.47 
17646.75 
52875.39 
37887.65 

104533.00 
17810.00 


Furniture 

S6000.00 
4989.39 
8020.00 
4125.00 
5850.00 
2155.00 
3000.00 
7341.88 
3000.00 

3713.50 

14569.98 

1825.00 


Apparatus 


Books 


Totals 


Albany 


$ 

1978.00 
3418.00 
2265.00 

1800.00 
10085.00 
1000.00 
7332.20 

7820.72 


$50n0.00 
3936.44 
4873.00 
1950.00 
3412.00 
2500.00 

1800.00 
6022.12 
2672.00 
5970.00 
2330.00 


$64110.00 
39705.83 


Carbon 


60731.00 
;58369.00 


Crook 

Fremont 

Johnson 


41030.00 
30526.95 
36050.00 
1»1219.35 


Natrona 


23446.75 
66229.71 


Sweetwater 

Uinta 

Weston 


44273.15 

132893.70 
21965.00 


Totals 


$640,796.21 


$64,589.75 


$34,698.92 


$40,465.56 


$780,550.44 



On March 31, 1904, the following; amounts were distributed 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County Enrollment Apportionment 

Albany '. 1,650 $5<507-33 

Big- Horn 1,880 6.275.02 

Carbon 1,786 5,962.27 

Converse 979 • 3.267.68 

Crook 1,103 3.681.57 

Fremont 988 ^,,297. 72 

Johnson 825 2.753.67 

Laramie 2,912 9.719.61 

Natrona 458 r. 528.70 

Sheridan 2,075 6,925.90 

Sweetwater 1,417 4.729.63 

Uinta 4,384 14,632.82 

Weston 858 2,863.81 



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$25349.78 


$325.00 


$2000.00 


$700.00 


$2230.00 


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$1260.00 


Big Horn . . 


16479.73 


648.52 


14398.02 


738.36 


1100.63 


498.50 




889.61 


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20572.71 


4633.23 




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1674.46 


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14808. 2C 


1303.42 


2300.09 


1910.79 


157.17 


270.00 


237.06 


649.25 


Crook . . . 


13616.96 


563.44 


1190.20 


997.67 


195.16 


96.00 




418.16 


Fremont . . 


9069.77 


1577.93 


62K.38 


296.49 


541.68 


760.00 


1000.00 


478.60 


Johnson . . 


10758.78 


237.28 


644.00 




804.47 






604.00 


Laramie . . 


53304.63 


2970.15 


16137. :S3 




3691.94 


202.33 




2119.71 


Natrona . . 


8274.19 


390.65 


1040.64 


758.96 


229.06 


29i).25 


600.00 


518.42 


Sheridan . . 


21120.95 


1028.82 


17233.02 


1339.91 


962.07 


1093.04 


1260.00 




Sweetwater 


16091.18 


500.77 


458.68 


1852.29 








468.91 


Uinta . . . 


40379.29 


1340.01 


2996.39 


2116.65 


2119.58 


168.11 




1678.51 


Weston . . 


10032.13 


187.97 


918.00 


230.50 


279.08 


10.50 


100.00 


680.75 


Totals . . 


$259,857.66 


$15,707.19 


$65,451.75 


$13,012.59 


$12,310.84 


$3,397.73 


$3,197.06 


$11,440.37 



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$386.50 


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$8055.63 


$43169.46 


Big Horn 


271.25 








549.13 


13083.26 


48657.01 


Carbon 


1085.35 






884.25 




11820.69 


42741.66 


Converse 


610.00 








49.00 


1700.31 


23895. a5 


Crook . . . 


136.50 
324.50 


827.93 




219.38 


147.47 
334.63 


5.371.61 
3227.63 


23780.48 


Fremont 


23846.61 


Johnson 


694.35 






1793.96 


51.69 


2178.86 


17767.39 


Laramie 


2580.18 






5743.47 


718.99 


1.3397.99 


100866.72 


Natrona 


590.25 




97.84 


359.04 


266.25 


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18868.19 


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27.26 


7112.24 


55095.18 


Sweetwater 


1211.00 






1004.43 




7154.53 


28741.79 


Uinta 


2455.72 


122.71 




896.67 


5351.03 


26295.61 


85920.28 


Weston 


1004.23 






1183.42 




1217.03 


15843.61 


Totals 


$12,822.33 


$1,287.84 


$97.84 


$16,951.74 


$7,570.45 


.$106,089.03 


$529,193.72 



Sri'KKrNTKNDENT OF PuBLlC INSTRUCTION. 



THE UNI\'ERSITY OF WYOMING. 



//('/;. 7'. T. 'I yuan. 

State Superintendent, 
Cheyenne, IV yo. 

Di;ar Sir: — I have the honor to submit to you a copy of the 
annual catalogue of the University of Wyoming, containing full 
information concerning the present condition of the several de- 
]iartments of the University, including the Agricultural College, 
and I respectfully refer you to this catalogue for the detailed 
account of the course of study in the respective colleges, for the 
roll of professors and students, and for an account of our grow- 
ing equipment. 

NKW COURSES OF STUDY. 

Your attention is called ])articvdarly to two new courses of 
instruction in the Agricultural College, the course in irrigation 
engineering and the short course in agriculture. The growing- 
importance of irrigation in this State, especially since the United 
States Government has undertaken large enterprises, has created 
a growing demand for men trained to conduct irrigation investi- 
gation in the various Experiment Stations, to enter the Civil 
Service of the Government, to superintend existing irrigation 
systems, to plan the construction of new systems, to master and 
administer the excellent irrigation laws of the State. To meet 
this demand, the University has instituted this course in irriga- 
tion engineering, a tabulated outline of which is to be found on 
page 80 of the catalogue. 

During the first two weeks in March, 1904, a short course 
in agriculture, including stock judging and management, was 
arranged for the benefit of ranchmen and farmers who were un- 
able to be in attendance at the University for a longer course. 
This course proved so successful that the department intends to 
continue the work the first two weeks in February, 1905, and 
])ossibl\- make it a permanent part of the curriculum. 

NRW PUBLICATIONS. 

During the last year the University has undertaken the issue 
of two publications, The University Melange and The Ranchuian s 
Reminder. The University Melange is a quarterly devoted to the 
general interests of all departments of the University. The Ranch- 
man's Reminder is published monthly and is the special organ of 



1 8 Biennial Rrport 

the Agricultural Department and the Experiment Station. These 
publications furnish a valuable advertisement for the University 
and keep the people of the State in touch with our growing 
facilities for instruction and with the practical results of scientific 
investigation in the various departments. 

the; normal department. 

Allow me to call your especal attention to the Normal De- 
partment and its connection with the school system of the State. 
Under the management of Professor Stockwell. the normal course 
has been revised to better provide for a "continuous and well- 
articulated and well-graduated line of study." The outline of 
this course is to be found on page 72 of the catalogue. This 
course is doing much through its graduates to build up the quality 
of the instruction in our public schools ; but we are not quite 
meeting the demands, partly because we have no summer session 
of the University. There is a growing demand for a summer 
term. Many teachers of the State who have not received a 
University degree and whose work in the school room prevents 
their attending the sessions of the University, would be glad to 
spend six weeks of their vacation at Laramie to get the Univer- 
sitv training. Even teachers who have already received the Bach- 
elor's degree are continually asking us to devise some plan by 
which they may continue their work at the University by graduate 
study and receive an advanced degree. 

A summer term meeting these demands would do much to 
advance further the quality of the instructional work throughout 
the schools of the State. It would also make it possible for stu- 
dents in regular attendance at the University to compelte their 
work in a shorter time and enable them to get at their life work 
earlier. In a climate so ideal as that of Laramie, where the heat 
of simimer is never oppressive, there is no reason, save lack of 
money, why so valuable a plant as that of the University should 
lie idle during the summer months. 

The University, however, cannot at present maintain a sum- 
mer school without additional appropriations by the Legislature. 
The best way to meet the demand would be to increase the regular 
one-fourth mill tax by a small fraction. One-half mill tax for 
higher education would not be excessive. Colorado devotes to 
her higher institutions of learning a full mill, and Colorado is no 
exception to the rule. To be sure, the resources for higher educa- 
tion in Colorado are divided among several institutions in differ- 
ent parts of the State, thus forbidding economy of administration 
and making it necessary to provide for instructors and equipment 
for the teaching of electricity in at least three distinct schools. 



Sl'l'KRIXTKNOKNT OF Pl'P.LIC I XSTRrcTlON. IQ 

In Wyoming, so long as all the departments, engineering, agricul- 
tural, normal, commercial, and literary, are united in a single 
institution, a full mill tax for running expenses is quite unneces- 
sary. One-half a mill would meet present needs and provide for 
a healthy growth. The present cjuarter of a mill is inadequate. 
The pressure on this state fund is greater than at any other point 
in our finances. The United States Government gives to ovu" 
State University for running expenses nearly four times as much 
as docs the State itself. But the national funds can be used only 
for certain specified purposes — "instruction in agriculture, the 
mechanical arts, the English language, and the various branches 
of mathematical, physical, natural, and economic sciences with the 
special reference to their applications in the industries of life." 
By the decision of the Assistant Attorney General, March i, 1904, 
"the salaries of purely administrative officers, such as presidents, 
treasurers, secretaries, bookkeepers, janitors, watchmen, etc., can- 
not be charged to this fund, nor can it be expended for heating or 
lighting buildings, musical instruments, fvirniture, cases, shelving, 
desks, lockers, salaries of instructors in philosophy, psychology-, 
ethics, logic, history, political science, civics, pedagogy, and 
ancient and modern languages (except English)." These ex- 
penses of running a University, which must be met by the state 
funds, have for some time been straining to the utmost the funds 
received from the quarter of a mill tax. If this tax were in- 
creased to half a mill the income from the State would be only 
half the income from the National Government and would be a 
percentage on the property valuation of the State of only half 
that which Colorado gives to higher education. 

I submit this for your approval and consideration with the 
view of making appropriate recommendations to the Governor 
and the Legislature to provide means for meeting this growing- 
need. Very respectfully submitted, 

Frederick M. Tisdel, 
President of the University of Wyoming. 



20 Biennial Rkport 

BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 



il/r. T. T. Tynan, 

Cheyenne, Wyo. 

Dear Sir: — I have the honor to submit the following report 
of the work of the State Board of Examiners : 

Mr. F. B. Kesling. Cambria, and Miss Lena A. Stover, Sher- 
idan, having been appointed to fill the vacancies caused by the 
resignation of Mr. Frank H. H. Roberts, Laramie, and Mr. ]. 
A. McNaught, Sheridan, arrangements were made for a meeting 
of the board at Cheyenne, July i6, 1903. Mr. C. C. Norwood, 
Evanston, was chosen president and Miss Lena Stover secretary. 
The circulars issued by the preceding board were discussed and 
such changes made as the board deemed necessary. 

At the request of the board, the Attorney General rendered 
an opinion concerning the issuance of State or Professional Cer- 
tificates, a copy of which I believe is on file in your office. 

As the present law gives no one the authority to issue State 
or Professional Certificates, the board has not encouraged teach- 
ers to apply for such certificates. Applications for Professional 
Certificates have been received from the following persons : C. 
R. Atkinson, Sheridan, Wyoming; D. E. McCurtain, Spring- 
Valley, Wyoming; F. M. McGrew, Pinedale, Wyoming. 

Mr. C. R. Atkinson having complied with the requirements 
for a Professional Certificate, the board has recommended that he 
be issued a certificate. 

Mr. D. E. McCurtain's application has been approved by 
the board and he has been notified that as soon as he has taught 
the requisite number of years and has passed the examinations 
required in Rule 4, he will be recommended for a certificate. 

Mr. F. M. McGrew's application has not been acted on by 
the board. 

The work of the board has been carried on by correspondence 
and has consisted chiefly in preparing questions for teachers" ex- 
aminations. The subjects have been assigned as follows : 

F. B. Kesling — Reading, U. S. History, Geography. Physi- 
ology, Hygiene, Theory and Practice, Civics of L". S., Civics of 
Wyoming, Political Economy, Methods and Management. 

C. C. Norwood — Orthography, Arithmetic, Geometry, Bot- 
any, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry. Natural Philosophy, History 
of Education. 

Lena A. Stover — Penmanship, Grammar, Rhetoric, English 
Literature, Psychology, Algebra, Bookkeeping, Physical Geog- 
raphy. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 21 

expenses. 
July, 1903-December 31, 1904. 

. Board meetino^. July, 1903 $1 18.45 

Stationery i575 

Circulars, rules 18.50 

Examination questions (9 sets) 181.50 

Total $334-20 

iA.s the expenses of the board for the present term have ex- 
ceeded the appropriation for that purpose, it will be necessary 
to increase the appropriation. If an appropriation could be made 
which would enable the board to meet at least once each year 
and to visit the County Institutes held during the year, the board 
would be in a position to know the educational needs of the State 
and to be instrumental in increasing- the efficiency of our school 
system. 

As the members of the board usuall}- represent different 
parts of the State, I would respectfully suggest that each member 
be required to visit the County Institutes held in his section of 
the State. Such a measure would enable the County Superin- 
tendents and teachers of the State and would relieve the State 
Superintendent of the arduous task of visiting all of the Count\' 
Institutes each year. Respectfully, 

Lena a. Stover, 

Secretarv. 



STATE OF WYOMING 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



THOMAS T. TYNAN, 



Siiperiiitendeiit of Public Instruction 



1905 - 1906 



T'RINTED BY THE COURTESY OF 

A. D. COOK, 

State Superintendent. 



STATE OF WYOMING. 

Office of 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
V'o His Excellency, 

Bryant B. Brooks, 

Governor of Wyoming. 

Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herewith the biennial re- 
port of this office for the two years ending September 30. 1906, 
setting- forth the conditions of this department, as required by 
law. Very respectfully, 

Thos. T. Tynan, 
Superintendent Public Instruction. 



REPORT. 



Office of 
sl^perintfndent of public instruction. 

In compliance with law. I have the honor to submit herewith 
the biennial report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction 
for the' period of two years ending^ September 30, 1906, showing- 
the condition and progress of the public schools, receipts and 
disbursements of school funds, state, county and district, to- 
t^ether with such other statements and statistics as are deemed 
of interest to the public, for your consideration. 

You will also find appended the biennial report of said 
office for the two years prior. 1903-1904. Unfortunately I was 
unable to g-ather data and statistics of sufficient accuracy as to 
warrant the filing- of said report two years ago in accordance 
with and at the time required by law. and deemed it best not 
to file a report under such circumstances, meekly submitting to 
the humility attending the dereliction of an officer to his superior 
and the consequent reporting of such offense by that officer in 
his message to the Legislature. 

It may not be fully appreciated by your excellenc\- and the 
members of the Legislature the difficulties attending the making 
out of this report, but if the reports heretofore made from time 
to time, according to law. by my predecessors in office, were con- 
sulted, you would find repeated apologies for delays and inac- 
curate data comprising these reports. 

I do not wish to make apologies for the lateness of this re- 
port, which should have been filed in your office on the loth of 
December, but merely call your attention to the fact that there is 
a vast difference in compiling a report of the data and statistics 
incident to your immediate office and to depend upon the data 
and statistics of nearly one thousand officers, the greater ma- 
jority of them being thrice removed, requiring the recapitulation 
of at least three reports before finally reaching your office, the 
inaccuracy of one of these officers holding up the whole report 
until corrected. When speaking- of one thousand officers con- 
nected with this report. 1 mention seven hundred and fiftv to 
eight hundred school teachers who at the end of the school vear 



28 BiKNNiAL Report 

are required to report to school district clerks, two hundred and 
fifty or more in number, who in turn compile the statistics of the 
teachers' reports with statistics of his own ofiice into one report 
and file the same with the County Superintendent. That officer 
then recapitulates all data furnished from the district clerks' and 
treasurers" reports in connection with data of his own office and 
forwards the same to this office. That data therein contained in 
the thirteen County Superintendents' reports, with the statistics 
of their respective offices, is again compiled and formulated into 
this report. As an apt illustration of the delay universally oc- 
casioned, it might be well to cite an incident that will fully explain 
the usual cause of delay by a letter which, if perused by the 
individual referred to, he at least might appreciate one of the 
difficulties withholding this report. The letter is as follows : 

Office of Supt. of Schools, Natrona County, 
Effie M. Cumming, Supt., 

Casper, Wyo., Sept., 29, 1905. 
Supt. Thos. T. Tynan, 

Cheyenne, Wyo. 
Dear Sir : — I regret very much that with all my efforts. I 
am unable to send in the annual report today as required. We 
have written, 'phoned and interviewed Governor Brooks, but 
have as yet not been able to get the treasurer's report from Dis- 
trict No. II. Districts Nos. 8 and 12 have not reported yet either, 
but I look for them to do so toda>-. 

I hope that you can pardon this failure, as I certainly have 
done all that I could to be prompt. Will get the report in at the 
very earliest possible moment. Yours respectfully, 

Effie Cumming, 
County Superintendent. 

In the preparation of these reports, covering the financial 
business and educational conduct of the schools in this state, an 
effort has been made to submit such information as will be of 
value to those responsible for the expenditures of the funds of 
the various departments and who are anxious to profit by pre- 
cedent, and to the great mass of public school patrons and 
taxpayers who naturally display concern as to the transactions 
of boards and officers to whom they intrust the conduct of these 
affairs. The cost and results are set forth in detail and however 
wearisome the tables may appear, their examination is perhaps 
the only sure way to gage expenditures of public funds. 

An endeavor has been made to show by uniform tables the 
growth and conditions of the schools for the past four years 
and a comparison made as to conditions for several years past. 



Superintendent of Pudlic Instriction. 29 

During the past few years many fine buildings have been 
erected and others which have serevd well the purpose for which 
they were then intended have given way to more commodious 
houses and these have been supplemented b}- the many new 
structures demanded by widened boundaries of settlements, na- 
tural growth in popvdation and school attendance and an 
appreciation of popular public education. 

The school buildings of the state now approximate in value 
nearly three-fourths of a million dollars, while we expend an- 
nually in the conduct of our schools over one-half million dollars, 
considerably more than one hundred thousand dollars more than 
the cost of our state government and l)y still greater amount 
the combined cost of the administration of our thirteen counties. 

During the past biennium, through the agency of this de- 
partment a uniform system of reporting and accounting has been 
established in all of the school districts, the result of which has 
not been fully tested, due to the lack of financial support, but are 
much more satisfactory. Previously there were many methods 
and systems in use and without definite form and a great deal 
of important data failed to be made a matter of record, compari- 
sons were difficult to make and it was impossible to determine 
exactly the conditions of the schools or their funds against 
which vouchers were drawn and paid without consulting the 
officer in person, whose memory seemed to serve him better than 
his records. Lender the new system it is now possible to secure 
full and accurate information in all departments, as general 
uniformity has been established. 

In addition to the convenience of properly keeping the records 
and accounts, it promotes economy and a more careful manage- 
ment, as the records will show plainly the exact condition of the 
schools and their funds. The records are permanent. 

In speaking of the results not being satisfactory, mainly due 
to the lack of financial support, it might be well to explain. At 
the last session of the Legislature that bodv saw fit to reduce 
the appropriation supporting the contingent expenses of this 
office to a much less amount than had been appropriated for a 
number of years. In fact an attempt was made to further reduce 
it from the amount finally fixed and in the face of the evidence 
that the schools had increased enormously in every particular, 
entailing as it naturally would a far greater expenditure in the 
proper conduct of the office than ever before. Whether this was 
due to honest convictions and full knowledge of that honorable 
body, I am unable to state, but I do say that if that body was 
prompted by impressions received through the usual channels — • 
an appointed committee of its own numbers — that committee did 
not have full knowledge and could not have honestly and impar- 



30 Biennial Rkport 

tially informed itself. If on the other hand the purpose of that 
committee or those personally interested was to humiliate the 
officer in charge we are indeed glad that they had their revenge, 
but we have the satisfaction of knowing their acts to be malic- 
ious and in violation of their oath of office and that if harm was 
intended the schools alone were the sufferers. Under the circum- 
stances we are almost compelled to accept the belief that the 
latter was the motive, especially when you contemplate the 
appropriations of nearlv all of the other officials, lioards and 
institutions, which at a glance shows rank discrimination and 
favoritism, making some contingents out of all reason and pro- 
portion to actual needs or benefit to be derived. A few instances 
suffice to illustrate: State Geologist, $2,000; asked $3,800 and 
from what I can learn almost succeeded in securing that amount. 
What he wished to do with it is hard for anyone even to con- 
jecture. Public Land Commissioner. $15,000; includes his own 
contingent with that of the moneys left in the contingent and 
turned over by the former Secretary and of the Land lioards and 
the cost of fixing up the office. Horticultural Board. $3,500, 
which object I do not know, other than the protection of about 
twelve orchards and to give .some person a job. 

The state views with pride the progress of its great and 
popular system of public education. The educational system 
rests upon three endowments provided for in the constitution. 
The policy of the state, as shall be determined by the Legislature 
and accomplished through the taxing power ; districts or estab- 
lished communities, by the exercise of the taxing power delegated 
by the Legislature ; supplemented and invariably sustained b\' 
the pride and intelligence of the people and their willingness and 
ability to so support. There are many things about the common 
schools so well settled in the constitution and laws and the 
minds of the people which need no defense, one of them being the 
peoples" willingness to tax themselves liberally for the system and 
would resent in no unmistakable terms the practice of parsimony 
in the conduct' and administration of that important department 
of the state's government. 

In an argument made by Daniel Webster in 1821, for the 
purpose of Public Instruction, he said : 

"We hold every man subject to taxation in proportion to his 
property and we look not to the question whether he himself 
has not children to be benefited by the education for which he 
pays ; we regard it as a wise and liberal system of policy by which 
property and life and the peace of society are secure. We seek 
to provide in some measure the extension of the penal code by 
inspring a salutary and conservative principle of virtue and 
knowledge in an early age. We hope to excite a feeling of re- 



Sri'KRINTKNDENT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 3I 

sponsibility and a sense of character by enlarging the capacities 
and increasing the sphere of intellectual enjoyment. 

"Knowing that our government rests directly upon the will, 
that we may preserve it we endeavor to give and serve a proper 
direction to the public will. We do not, indeed, expect all men to 
be philosophers or statesmen but we confidently trust that by 
the diffusion of general knowledge and good and virtuous senti- 
ments, the political fabric may be secure as well against open 
violence and over-throw as against the slow but sure undermining 
of licentiousness." 

The public school system in the minds of the people has 
fully justified the argument, therefore it is to be hoped that 
the Legislature in the consideration of measures and appropria- 
tions that concern the conduct and administration of school 
affairs will be ever mindful that they are dealing with that 
department of our government which they hold most dear and 
will brook no interference with its proper administration and 
conduct, whether by acts of omission or commission. 

The national government, from the beginning, has made 
enormous grants of land and moneys in aid of education in 
several states, including our own. The area of the public domain 
set aside for the endowment of education amounts to 83,134,473 
acres, or 134,591 square miles; an area as large as the Nevv- 
England states. New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware 
added together ; an area twice as large as our own State. The 
aggregate value, according to United States Commissioner of 
Education. Dr. W. T. Harris, is $300,000,000. The first lands 
granted for school purposes by the general government were 
in the Trans-Alleghany states, commencing with Ohio. In the 
grants to that state, lands were placed in trust for schools and 
for no other use, intent or purpose whatever. In the enabling 
acts passed by Congress as each state west of the Alleghanies 
was admitted into the Union, suljstantially the same provision 
was made vmtil the state of California entered the Union. An 
ordinance adopted in 1785 by Congress provided for the division 
of public lands into townships, six miles square and subdivided 
into thirty-six sections which were each one mile square and 
numbered from one to thirty-six. F'rovision was made that each 
lot numbered 16 in every township should be for public schools. 
This left open the question whether the public schools which the 
United States had endowed should be under national or state 
control; by an act approved IMarch 31, 1803, Congress disposed 
of this question by vesting the Legislatures with control of the 
public lands so granted. The public lands granted in this way, 
beginning with Ohio, are equivalent to one thirty-sixth part of 
the whole area until the admission of California ; then Congress 



32 • BiKNNiAL Report 

donated to that state and to each state suhsequently admitted, 
for the maintenance of their schools, two sections, numbers i6 
and 32, making one-eigliteenth of the pubhc lands for the benefit 
of public education. 

Besides these great areas. Congress has endowed many of 
our higher institutions of learning. Twenty-one thousand acres 
of land were donated by Congress for the support of the Univer- 
sity, Agricultural College and the Deaf. Dumb and Blind and 
State Library, besides $25,000 in money to the Agricultural Col- 
lege by the Morrill act, $15,000 to the Experiment Station by the 
Hatch act and a recent act of Congress donating $5,000 to the 
State of Wyoming. 

The growth of the school system during the past century has 
developed the fact that education is a matter of state concern 
and that state administration and supervision shall be applied. 

AIM OF EDUCATION. 

William De Witte, President of Boyden College. Brunswick. 
Maine, says that the aim of education ( culture ) is embodied in 
three things : 

1. To earn one's own living by exercise of trained powders. 

2. To support the institution of society by intelligent ap- 
preciation of their work. 

3. To enjoy the product of art and civilization and through 
the cultivation of the imagination. 

Superintendent Cooley of the Chicago schools says : 
"Culture not for its own sake, but for humanity's sake — for 

use in feeding people ; in clothing people ; in rightly pleasing 

people." 

Another aptly says : 

1. Power and (lisposition to earn. 

2. The disposition to contribute. 

3. The power to enjoy. 

Is it a wonder, then, that every community worth considera- 
tion wants the best and most up-to-date schools which the state 
is bound to ensure? 

The schools of the state are doing good work and it is quite 
evident that the educational system is making great progress and 
growing in unity. The tendency of the people in demanding the 
employment of the best teachers and to pay salaries commensur- 
ate with their cjualifications is one of the potent forces which is 
firmly and surely developing the system. For this we may well 
feel grateful. While there are many things that might be said 
favorable to our schools, there are also many things that might 
be criticized and to be viewed with concern and alarm. The tru- 
ancv and child-labor features demand the attention of our 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 33 

authorities and our Leg^islature. Xew laws should be enacted, 
not that we have no laws now on the statutes governing this 
phase of the school question, but a statute that specifically deter- 
mines how and liy whom the law should be executed. 



COMPULSORY EDUCATION. 

A review of the tables showing the attendance of children 
under the age of the compulsory school law, reveals quite an 
alarming state of affairs. According to the census of 1903 there 
were 16,758 children of this age, 16,137 native born, 621 foreign 
born. Of the native born 2,208 and of the foreign born 108, 
making a total of 2,316 pupils, failed to attend three months out 
of the year, making 13.6 per cent of the native born and 17 per 
cent of the foreign born and 13.9 per cent of the total number 
of children failing to attend. The following year shows an 
improved condition. Of the native born, 12 per cent failed to 
attend, while the foreign born shows 21 per cent. In 1905, last 
year, the tables show the highest percentage of non-attendance 
during the four years; 16 per cent native born. 30.4 per cent 
foreign born, making a total of 17.3 per cent. This year 10 per 
cent native born and 19 per cent foreign born, total 10.3 per 
cent. While it shows an improved condition over 1905, yet the 
present state is still a subject that should be considered. 

TRUANCY. 

An earnest endeavor has been made to curb the truancy and 
enforce the compulsory educational school law, Init we still are 
to discover much to be done. The absence of a statute speci- 
fically designating the officer to executte the law and a suitable 
place of restraint for a class of chronic truants is a serious 
impediment to its enforcement. There are a number of this 
latter class of truants within the compulsory school age who 
would require an equal number of officers to keep them in 
school ; now if a place were provided where these ringleaders 
could be kept away from others and made to know the law and 
to do their work, the charm of truancy would in time lose its 
inlluence. Boys of this character at heart are cowards and will 
not take chances unless largely in their own favor, so the fear of 
being shut up would be a salient inlluence upon their dispositions. 
The synopsis of a bill to cover this topic has been drafted by a 
committee appointed by the State Teachers' Association and will 
be presented to the next Legislature and I hope some action fav- 
orable to the bill will be taken. 



34 BiKNNiAL Report 

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. 

In 1903 the total number of pupils enrolled was 18.381 ; in 
1906, 18,771, an increase of but four hundred pupils, but as two 
school districts in L'inta County that conducted at least twenty or 
twenty-five schools and four districts in Big Horn that conducted 
a proportionate number of schools have not reported, they may 
have shown a much greater increase than the total above men- 
tioned. However, there is quite a marked increase in the total 
number of days' attendance and the average days" attendance has 
increased from 92.5 per cent in 1903 to 99.66 per cent in 1906. 
The attendance in the kindergartens shows ([uite a remarkable 
decrease, while the attendance in the high schools has increased 
nearly one hundred per cent, there being 547 enrolled in 1903 and 
928 in 1906. The average cost of tuition per pupil per month 
in 1903 was $3.67; in 1906, $4.02. 

EXAMINATION AND OUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS. 

During the past two years there has been a question as to 
the right to. issue State or Professional Certificates, due to the 
failure of the Legislature, in making a change in the law, to give 
specific authority to issue the same, while at the same time mak- 
ing provision how the examination should be taken. There were 
therefore but few certificates issued in this class. An examina- 
tion of the tables giving the qualifications of the teachers, a 
noteworthy feature, is to be observed. In 1903 there were sixteen 
State or Professional Certificates held by teachers in the State ; 
in 1906, an increase to 2 7,, almost fifty per cent. Of the first 
grade county certificates in 1903 there were 190 teachers; in 
1906, 206; second grade county certificates, which is the highest 
grade certificate outside of an examination required in academic 
branches, there were 333 teachers possessing this certificate in 
1903, and in 1906, 430. In the third grade county certificate, 
the poorest certificate issued, there is a marked decrease in num- 
ber, which shows that the people and boards of education are 
alive to the necessity of employing qualified teachers ; in 1903 
there were 120 teachers possessing third grade certificates while 
in 1906 but 71. In 1903 there were 52 teachers possessing normal 
diplomas; in 1906, 114 — another instance that the people are alive 
as to conditions. The college graduates in the ranks of the 
teaching profession in Wyoming were 51 in 1903, 54 in 1906, 
which percentage is not so high as we would like to say of this 
class of teachers. 

teachers' institutes. 

The work in this department of professional training has 
made remarkable growth during the past eight years and is 



SuPERTNTfiNDENT OE PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 35 

growing in favor each year with the teaching forces and has 
enHsted more commendation for its practicable instruction than 
ever before in its history. The steady growth of these institu- 
tions has enabled materially to build up the work of unifying the 
teaching profession in this state. There is a marked change in 
the attitude of teachers, principals, and superintendents toward 
these conventions, a sure conviction that the county institutes 
are indispensable to our schools and to the teaching profession. 
So far as this state is concerned there seems to be a hearty co- 
operation of professional activity, which no agency at our 
command can at this time supply. The teachers come to the 
institute with sincerity and leave it with a consciousness that 
if they are not better teachers they have learned something 
because of what they have felt and absorbed from their associa- 
tion with the instructors and their co-workers. While the state 
has not been parsimonious in its appropriations for the use of the 
institutes, yet I believe that the amount expended, $100, if in- 
creased to double its amount would do the profession and the 
schools a proportional amount of good. 

STATE teachers' association. 

Some time ago and in the last printed report of this ofhce 
mention was made of the organization of a Teachers' Associa- 
tion and the fact deplored that it was impossible, in so far as the 
State of Wyoming was concerned, due to the immense territory 
and its being sparsely settled and for the lack of railroad systems, 
making it expensive for teachers from all parts of the state to 
attend. However, by great energy and persistence, known only 
to the profession, an association has been organized and the 
third annual convention held with the result that at each suc- 
ceeding annual convention increased attendance and enthusiasm 
has been attained and manifested. After showing so much patri- 
otism and regard for their profession in the interest of the 
children of the state, it is to my mind an opportune time for the 
state, through the Legislature, by an appropriation, to assist in 
making this association a permanent particular in our school 
system. 

school district officers. 

In the foregoing part of this report mention has been made 
of the difficulties met in formulating this report, chiefly through 
the school district officers. The greater number of these dif- 
ficulties have been overcome by establishing a uniform system 
of accounting and reporting and requiring an examination of 
these records from time to time by the County Superintendents, 



36 Biennial Rkport 

yet there is one difificitlty that seems iilipossible to overcome, and 
that is the officer who is incapable or does not try to make out his 
reports as required by law. The statute requires the oath of office 
and places a fine upon such officer should he fail to properly make 
out his report, yet that seems to be insufficient to carry into effect 
the purport and intent of the law. It seems to me that, beisdes the 
law now on our statutes imposing^ such a penalty, the clerk of the 
district be required to furnish a bond, so that in case of dereliction 
of any of his duties something tangible might be had for a pros- 
ecution. 

COUNTY SUPERINTENDKNTS. 

The duties of this office have increased in the past six years 
ten-fold, and with this increase in work comes additional responsi- 
bilities requiring greater skill and ability. l:)ut with the usual com- 
pensation. It is useless to try to elect to this office a person qual- 
ified to fulfill the duties and requirements and carry on the vast 
amount of work unless a suitable salary is stipulated. The County 
Superintendent, if properly qualified to fulfill the duties imposed, 
should demand a salary equal to any other county official, or that 
of principals and superintendents of city schools ; having super- 
vision over all of the city and rural schools and teachers. In my 
recommendations I shall have something further to say on this 
subject. 

STATE UNIVERSITY. 

The President of the University furnishes two interesting 
reports on that institution for the biennial periods of 1903-4 and 
1905-6, which are herewith appended. The growth, methods, 
power and nvunber of its faculty show an increase and material 
and substantial improvement. The University, through the ef- 
forts of its President and the faculty, has become closely allied to 
the graded and high schools of the State, admitting graduates of 
the latter to the University without examination, and notwithstand- 
ing the increase of the number of graduates from our high schools, 
the student body of the University remains substantially the same, 
at least so far as the graduates of the high schools of the State 
at large are concerned. Why this seeming indifference to the 
chief institution of learning in this State? Is it due to the methods 
and personnel of the faculty of that institution, or to the admin- 
istration ? It is openly charged that politics is the chief concern 
of the majority of the present administration and it is serving 
well the purpose of its head, the president of the board, in that 
particular, and a few of his immediate followers who are un- 
doubtedly profiting at the expense of the institution. The en- 
deavor to suppress the report of the State Examiner on two 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. yj 

successive occasions and at meetings of the Board of Trustees 
is one incident toward which, if know^n pubhcly, sentiment would 
demand a change. Another feature which does not find favor 
with the people is the receipts and disbursements not passing 
through the usual channels, as those of other state institutions — 
through the State Auditor and Treasurer. For some time severe 
criticism has been rife as to the methods employed in its ad- 
ministration, and frequently over the State one will hear the 
charge that the institution, financially, is not being conducted 
strictly in accordance with customs and policies usually govern- 
inof state and educational institutions. 



recommendations. 

I would respectfully recommend that the law relative to the 
election of school trustees be so amended as to make the qualifica- 
tions of each member to be elected, an additional one, and that 
the trustee so elected should be able to read and write and to 
keep accurate accounts, and that he be required to give a bond 
for the faithful performance of his duties and in an amount suf- 
ficient to cover all damages accruing from his dereliction. 

That the statute be changed as to define the school month. 
The month to be divided into four weeks of five days each, thus 
making the month twenty days, instead of the calendar month. 

That school meetings of districts be empowered to abandon 
schools for the purpose of consolidation, and that they be per- 
mitted to vote money to purchase wagons and other necessities 
for the transportation of pupils, and that two or more districts 
may be permitted to consolidate in order to concentrate the 
schools for the purpose of securing better gradation. 

I would recommend as a penalty for the non-attendance of 
teachers at a county institute, when due notice is given by Coanty 
Superintendent, unless they have been excused by that officer or 
can give fair and good reasons for non-attendance, the revoking 
of the teacher's certificate by the County Superintendent, and 
this to apply to all teachers coming under his jurisdiction. 

That the Legislature authorize the County Commissioners 
to appropriate $200 for the conduct of the county institutes, and 
the money so appropriated may be used to defray all expenses 
encountered therewith, and that more days be set aside for hold- 
ing county institutes. 

That the State make liberal appropriation for the aid of 
the State Teachers" Association. 

That the statute relative to compulsory education be amend- 
ed so as to conform to the lines laid down in the bill or recom- 
mendations drafted b>- the committee appointed by the State 
Teachers' Association. 



38 Biennial Report 

That the State Board of Examiners correct and mark all 
examination papers, and upon their recommendation county cer- 
tificates be granted by the County Superintendents, state or pro- 
fessional certificates by the State Superintendent, and a suitable 
compensation be allowed the members of the board for each day's 
actual work and that the usual appropriation of $400 for the 
contingent expenses of this board be appropriated. 

That the salaries of the County Superintendents be increased 
to ecjual the salaries of other county officials wherein equal work, 
responsibility and ability are required ; and that County Super- 
intendents of the fourth class be paid $1,000 per year; counties 
of the third class, $1,250, and counties of the second and first 
class. $1,500. 

That $3,500 at least be appropriated for the contingent ex- 
penses of the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
to properly supply all schools with daily and term registers, daily 
and term reports, of district officers' reports, cards to parents 
for every pupil enrolled in the school, census blanks, school laws, 
and other records and expenses incidental to the office and a 
diligent supervision of the schools of the State. 



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Public Schools of ]Vyouiing fCoiitiiiitcdJ for the Year Biuiing ihe 
First Monday in September, ipo^. 



counties 



Albany. 
Big Horn. . 
Carbon. . . 
Converse . . 
Crook . . . 
Fremont. . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 
Sheridan. . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . 
Weston. . . 



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Public Schools of iryoining (Continued) for the Year Ending the 
First Monday in September, 190^. 













Assessed valua- 
tion of Dists. 


Special Tax in mills for 


Outstanding in- 
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Ara't bonds re- 
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Libraries 


COUNTIES 


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Albany. . 
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Carbon. . 
Converse. 
Crook . . 
Fremont . 
Johnson . 
Laramie . 
Natrona . 
Sheridan . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . 
Weston. . 










$4,5^.5,.^60.77 
3,634,727.90 
5,938.360.61 
2,809,087.30 
2,440,789.41 
2,249,138.50 
2,328.968.16 
6,861,268.54 
2,094,037.37 
3.632,773.33 
4,487,174.04 
5.895 063.98 
1,869,890.64 


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14,635 

31,000 

4.500 

2,200 

9,000 

17,800 

68.770 

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23,275 

4,700 

46,950 

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$ 

400 

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100 

1,280 

2,500 

4,575 

336 

1.750 

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2.766 

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3,957 

1,347 

615 

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674 

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1,299 

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42 



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Estimated Value of School Property in Counties, ipoj. 



COUNTIES. 


Buildings 

$52150.00 
35075.00 
51611.00 
31876.00 
36900.00 
25023.00 
32750.00 

173039.00 
17500.00 
66809.68 
37700.00 

105015.00 
17910.00 


Furniture 


Apparatus 

$ 

2050.00 
3875.00 

10375.00 
1600.00 

6732.55 
250.00 


Books 


Totals 


Albany 

Big Horn 

Carbon 


$4620.00 
7660.00 
9230.00 
4625.00 
8605.00 
2675.00 
4200. (X) 

18635.00 
3000.00 
7703.(10 
4288.50 

13SS2.00 
2125.00 


$4025.00 
5259.65 
5610.00 
2389.00 
3957.25 
2676.00 
2625.00 

2200.00 
6613.00 
2445.50 

2510.00 


$60795.00 
47994.65 
68501.00 
42765 00 


Crook 

Fremont 


49462.25 
30374.00 
39575.00 




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Natrona 


24:300.00 
81125.6s 


Sweetwater 

Uinta 

Weston . . .... 


44434.00 
125629.55 
22795.00 






Totals 


$683,358.68 


$91,248.50 


$24,882.55 


$40,310.40 


$839,800,13 



On March 31, 1905, the following^ amounts were distributed 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County Enrollment Apportiotiinent 

Albany '. i .575 $5,679-82 

Big Horn 2,391 8.622.51 

Carbon 1,800 6,491.23 

Converse 1.025 3,696.40 

Crook 1. 1 32 4,082.26 

Fremont 1,104 3.981.29 

Johnson 892 3,216.76 

Laramie 2,981 10,750.19 

Natrona 475 1.705-75 

Sheridan 2,225 8,023.88 

Sweetwater 1.571 5.665.40 

Uinta 4,408 15,896.30 

Weston 814 2,935.48 



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Public Schools of JVyoniing (Continued) for the Year Ending the 
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13 


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206 


430 


71 


114 


16 



Public Schools of JVyoniing (Continued) for the Year Ending the 
First Monday in September, ipo6. 



counties. 



Albany. . . 
Big Horn. . 
Carbon. . . 
Converse . . 
Crook . . . 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 
Sheridan . . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . 
Weston . . 



$4566536 
4150175 
5709222 
3012732 
2575986 
2595878, 
2341448 
7237337, 
2589036 
3705327 
4632179, 
6202641 , 
1904700. 



$51,162,202.87 



Special I'ax in Mills for 



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98 



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143 



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3000 
45200 
10000 



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1000 

100 
1280 

500 
2475 
1700 
1750 



$10,306 



Libraries 



2285 

720 

2389 

1363 

7040 

1900 

810 

1473 

1145 

1849 

364 

43:3 

655 



22465 



$2040.25 
584.00 

2705.00 
865.00 

4210 00 

1435.00 
540.00 

1084.00 
525.00 
553.50 
240.00 
397.00 
272.00 



$15452.00 



48 



Biennial Report 



Estimated J'ahic of School Property in Counties, ipo6. 



COUNTIES 


School 
Buildings 


Furniture 


Apparatus 


Books 


Totals 


Albany 


$.52,885.00 
33,325.00 
60.000.00 
38,124.00 
33,750.00 
24.780.00 
12,000.00 

186,387.00 
18,0.58.76 
68,2,50.00 
37,700.00 

104,025.00 
18,750.00 


$4,540.00 
8.470.00 

10,01)000 
5,26S.0O 
9.tX)0.00 
2,785 00 
3.500.00 

21,620.00 
3,402.00 
8,651.00 
4,288.00 

11,485.00 
2,125.00 


$3,170.00 

;u)6o.bo 

3,977.06 
2.780.00 

1K175.00 
1,.500.00 

176.00 


$2,225.00 
68,270.00 
6,.500.00 
3,805.00 
3,000.00 
2,485.00 
2.62.5.00 

2.713.00 
7,200.00 
3,230.00 
10„527.42 
2,425.00 


$62,820.00 
48,622 00 


Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 


79 ,.500 00 
51,264.06 
40,430.00 
30,050.00 
18.125.00 




219,182.00 


Natrona 

Sheridan 


25.673.76 
84,101.00 
45.218.00 


Uinta 


126,037.42 
23.476.00 






Total 


$688,034.76 


$96,034.00 


$25,778.06 


$53,652.42 


$863,499.24 



On March 31. 1906, the following amounts were distrihuted 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

Coiintv Bnrolhnent Apportionment 

Alhany -2,297 $10,970.03 

Big Horn 2,669 12,746.62 

Carbon 1.943 9,279.41 

Converse i ,032 4,928.65 

Crook 1,126 5.377-56 

Fremont 1,089 5.200.88 

Johnson 968 4,623.00 

Laramie 3.095 14,781.1 1 

Natrona 570 2,722.23 

Sheridan 2,454 1 1,719.84 

Sweetwater 1.539 7-349-99 

Uinta 4.461 21,304.87 

Weston 911 4,350.77 



24,154 $115,354.96 



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57,478.88 
40,166.70 
38,774.29 
27,273.94 
23,838.58 
47,196.57 

104,021.06 
21,443.51 
01,788.58 
35,180.73 
09,953.58 
18,951.18 


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15,019.29 
16,784.17 
13,787.96 

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Reports of County Superintendents. 



ALBANY COUNTY. 

In submitting- a resume of the public school work of this 
county for the two years just closed, I heg to state -that the 
schools on the whole are in a very satisfactory condition. All 
the children who care to avail themselves of the privilege are 
permitted to attend school for at least a short term every year. 

The growth being made in school libraries is very encour- 
aging; also the school apparatus and equipment generally is 
improving, while the new buildings being erected are more 
commodious and are being; furnished with a greater degree of 
taste ahd beauty. Some of the teachers have taken pains with 
the school yards, and the children carry water and work with 
much interest and enthusiasm to keep their flower beds in good 
condition. 

We have at present, in Albany County, actively engaged in 
school work fifty-nine teachers. Of this number, thirty-three 
are Wyoming girls, who have received their education in our 
own scliools and at the State I'niversity. Following is a sched- 
ule of the class of certificates held by these teachers : 

First grade 25 

Second grade 28 

Third grade 6 

Total 59 

This to me is a gratifying condition, as well qualified teachers 
nuist bring about a higher standard in the school requirements. 
Particularly is this true in the rural schools, where so much of 
necessity must be left to the teacher's power and ability to impart 
to those under her charge. 

We have a Reading Circle for our teachers, the books chosen 
for the current year being "Waymarks" and "Phelps and His 
Teachers" for the rural teachers, and "Education as Adjustment" 
for those connected with the graded schools. 

We are grateful to know that the Young People's Reading- 
Circle, which was organized at our institute in June, has found 
favor through the State, and that it has been made a State 



52 Biennial Report 

Circle and the list of books for this 3'ear was adopted at the 
State Teachers' Association held in Douglas last September. 

There is one side of our school affairs which is not in the 
most satisfactory condition. I refer to the business presided 
over by the school district boards. In some districts there is a 
good deal of difficulty in getting the reports on time, or in hav- 
ing them arranged in an accurate and business-like manner. The 
trouble is largely due to the fact that our school boards are 
changed, in part at least, every May ; whereas the annual reports 
from the district clerk to the County Superintendent is not due 
until September. This change often brings in the accounts of 
different clerks and treasurers, thereby causing confusion. It is 
earnestly to be hoped that the coming Legislature will see fit to 
make some alteration in this law. 

Respectfully submitted. 

(Mrs.) Emma H. Knight, 

County Superintendent. 



CARBON COUNTY. 

Entering upon the work of County Superintendent four 
years ago, I found the schools in fairly good condition in some 
of the districts, very poor in some and very good in others. Sub- 
mitting my report to you now at the close of 1906, justice de- 
mands that I repeat the foregoing statement, and add that I 
believe there is much room for improvement. 

Then there were twentv-five districts ; now there are twen- 
ty-nine. The ever-increasing population of the growing West 
constantly necessitates the forming even more than 1 have, for 
they are greatly needed. The present arrangement of districts 
does not meet the demands of the people. There are several 
districts so large that the school house, located in the best pos- 
sible place, even then leaves some families seven and eight miles 
awa}'. I have found this one of the serious difficulties to meet. 
In four districts the school funds are divided and each section of 
the district has its share of the school. I approve of this plan, 
because, though it seems it would give each one a very short term 
of school, I find it induces the patrons to do more themselves. 
They (in some instances) board the teacher free, furnish the 
fuel and donate funds to lengthen the term. 

The low requirements and higher wages of the West in- 
duce many poor teachers to enter our ranks. Xo good teacher 
is willing to be third grade. The best is none too good in a 



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teacher, and we will hail the day when the person who offers 
himself as a teacher of Young- America must he strictly first- 
class or out of the ranks entirely. 

It would aid materially the educational affairs of the rural 
districts if some requirements were exacted of district trustees. 
At present in many instances they are entirely incompetent and 
uninterested. I have made it a practice hefore the May meeting 
to write a letter to the meeting- (to be read at that time) urging 
them to put in competent, interested men or women as trustees. 
This has helped the matter in some cases. It follows that an 
interested school board will take the trouble to investigate ap- 
plications from teachers and pick the best they can get, and they 
will (as far as funds admit) purchase the necessary apparatus 
for carrying on a successful school. 

In some of the districts entertainments of different kinds 
have added to the funds for buying libraries, books, microscopes, 
clocks, bells, etc. 

District No. 4, at Baggs, has erected a new brick building 
and furnished it nicely. District No. 7, at Hanna, has built a 
wing ^nto the old building and erected one new building. Dis- 
trict No. 13 is new and they have put up a comfortable room 
and furnished it. District No. 19 was abandoned and joined to 
District No. 25. District No. 20 is also new, as are Nos. 23, 25 
and 28. These districts have all put up good, comfortable build- 
ings and furnished them. 

I find it is the custom among a great many teachers to limit 
the course in the country schools to a certain grade (depending 
on the number of pupils and the time left the teacher) and to 
impress upon older pupils that they should enter some good, well 
graded town school or the State University to continue their 
study. 

Rawlins has a school of which Carbon Count v is justly- 
proud. It is the only well graded, well equipped high school in 
the county. They employ teachers who must be first grade, a 
superintendent, and a kindergarten teacher. There were seventy- 
one little folks in this department last year and thev had a total 
attendance of 5.753 days. 

Four years ago the number of pupils in the county was 
1.543. In 1903 there were 1,786; in 1904, 1.813; in 1905, 1.943. 
and in 1906, nearly 2,000. Four years ago the general county 
tax was $5,260.04. This year it amounted to $9,529.70. The 
state land fund four years ago was $6,228.69. This year it 
amounted to $9,279.41. 

With a continued increase in the funds, more rigid require- 
ments of teachers, carefully chosen school officers and the ben- 
efits to be derived now from our new State Teachers' Associa- 



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tion and The Journal, Wyoming- schools should come rapidly to 
the front and take their deserved standing among the best 
schools of the nation. Respectfully submitted, 

Roberta Ekdahl, 
County Superintendent. 



CONVERSE COUNTY. 

There are at present fifty-two schools taught in this county, 
an increase of seven schools for the last four years. There are 
one thousand and sixty-four pupils (1,064) of school age resid- 
ing in the county at present, an increase of eighty-five (85) for 
the last four years. 

The average increase of teachers' salaries is some better than 
$5 per month. 

The schools at Lusk, Manville and Cdenrock have been 
g-raded, and with Douglas makes four graded schools in Con- 
verse County. 

There has been much improvement in the buildings and ap- 
paratus throughout the county ; a general desire to pay better 
salaries and get better teachers — a healthy condition. 

A number of the more closely settled communities are talk- 
ing over the idea of combining- their districts and, where possible, 
in the still more thickly settled parts, build two or more rooms 
and grade their schools also. This plan has been tried in other 
states and with great success. Why not here, where practicable? 

Many of the younger teachers are or have been spending 
their vacations or portions of the year at normals or good train- 
ing schools for teachers, and those who have not been able to do 
this have taken correspondence courses of some kind to help them 
in the line of their work. All of which I have recommended them 
to do from the first of my entrance into the office of County 
Superintendent of Schools. The result has shown in every in- 
stance that the young teacher gets better grades and. of course, 
a better certificate, and in every instance a more desirable school, 
in a more favorable part of the county, not so far remote from 
the railroads, and daily mail and so forth. These facts should 
make every teacher thoughtful, it seems to me. 

Our school laws should be amended, not so much new laws 
as to make what we have better. 

Respectfully submitted, 

George Cudebec, 

County Superintendent. 



SuPERiNTENDicx'P OF I'rni.ic IxsTKrcTiox. 55 



CROOK COUNTY. 

In reviewing' the work for the past two years, I find the in- 
crease in the niimher of districts to be two, making sixteen dis- 
tricts in all. The number of schools has increased and the 
increase in number of pupils is eighty-eig"ht. 

We have formed a County Children's Reading Circle this 
year, with the office of the County Superintendent as a center. 
The books are to be ke])t in the office of the superintendent during 
the school vacations. 

Our pupils and teachers, by giving entertainments, have got 
organs in a number of our schools. 

We held our institute this year in August, as we did last, 
with an enrollment of fifty-two teachers. Dr. Brown of Laramie 
conducted and Miss Osborne of Council P)lufifs had charge of 
construction work. The work by both instructors was instruc- 
tive and interesting. 

The County Superintendent visited nearly every school in 
the county twice during the term, making one hundred and three 
visits in the year. X'isited schools five and one-half months out 
of twelve. 

We have done away with the system of granting permits 
and import manv Eastern teachers, also Spearfish Normal grad- 
uates. The greatest drawback to our advancement in this county 
is the low wages we pay. We are still short of teachers, but I 
believe that next year the wages will be raised all over the county. 

The Spearfish Normal School is only fifteen miles from 
Crook County and we have made arrangements whereby the 
eighth grade graduates can enter the D class without examina- 
tion. Prof. Cook spoke very highly of Crook County students 
when I visited the normal school last month. 

In my opinion the basis for grading certificates should be 
advanced. No grade should fall below 70 for second and 60 for 
third. If four of the higher branches were added for a first it 
would be more reasonable and just than it is now. 

I would recommend a law whereby it would take two-thirds 
of the electors to move a school house that has once been estab- 
lished. It would save money for the districts and do awa}' with 
much quarreling and hard feeling. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Jennie Davis, 
County Superintendent. 



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FRE^tOXT CnVXTY. 

Our schools are well organized and by following- the course 
of study adopted by the State we see great progress in our work. 

Pupils graduating from the rural school, the same as in the 
graded school. 

Much interest is shown in the building of better school 
houses and voting money for longer terms of school and in 
building up our libraries, and the children delight in the Wyo- 
ming Reading Circle. 

The teachers are in earnest and each strives to make her 
school the best in the county. 

New school houses have been built at Pinedale, Liotilder, 
Red Canon. Thermopolis and Riverton and libraries established. 

Thermopolis has a well graded school, employing five teach- 
ers and has a two-vear high school. Lander employs nine 
teachers, having fitted up two extra rooms this year. Good 
work is done in the school here and we have an excellent high 
school. 

Five new districts have been established in the past four 
vears. In each of these new districts a good school house has 
been built. 

The ftiture prospects are very bright for our cotmty as well 
as for our schools. A'ery respectfully yours. 

Allie Davis, 
Count V Superintendent. 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

In compliance with yotir request, I submit the following 
report of the schools of Johnson County, setting forth, in a 
brief statement, the conditions existing in our schools during my 
term in ofifice : 

There are txyelve school districts in Johnson County, two of 
which have been created in the past two years. The boundary 
lines of several districts have been changed to suit the conven- 
ience of the people therein residing. In these twelve districts 
there are twenty-three schools, the enrollment of which is about 
seven htuidred and fifty pupils. 

There has been a noticeable improvement in the rtiral schools 
of the county. The citizens in all parts of the county have shown 
a deep and lively interest in the welfare of the schools. 

In three districts new school houses have been built and 
several school houses have been furnished and painted and the 
grounds and fences improved. Two rural schools have been 



Superintendent oe Public Instruction. 57 

supplied with larg^e bells. Many log buildings with dirt roofs 
are still used, however. 

A very great loss was sustained, last year, in District No. 2. 
The large and well equipped brick school house at Buffalo was 
totally destroyed by fire. All text books and apparatus of both 
high school and grades were lost. The district board rented 
buildings in the city and school was continued. The hig'h school 
was conducted in the county court house. There was less than 
one week of school lost and every grade finished its work in 
June, to the satisfaction of the school officers. The loss was a 
heav}' one to both city and district. A fine new brick building is 
under construction and will be completed by January i. 

Johnson County has a county high school, the first and only 
one in the State established and conducted under the law passed 
by the last Legislature. At the present time the county high 
school rents rooms from District No. 2, but they expect to erect 
a larg'e stone or brick building at Bufifalo, the county seat. 

I notice a very great advancement in the country schools. 
In most districts they use the same books as are used in the Buf- 
falo city schools. Better wages are paid this year, $45 per month 
being' the lowest wages paid. The terms have been lengthened, 
six months being the shortest term taught this year. 

Competent teachers have been employed. In Johnson County 
over half our teachers have had normal training, and only two 
third grade teachers are employed. 

Aluch of the success in the country schools is due to the 
more efficient district trustees that are now in office. Mv reports 
were exceptionally good this year. 

Interesting and inspiring Teachers' Institutes have been 
held each year ; all the meetings were well attended by a large 
number of bright, active teachers and many citizens interested in 
school work. Regular examinations have been held and con- 
ducted as required by law. Respectfully submitted, 

Margaret Lothian, 
Cc^unty Superintendent. 



LARAMIE COUNTY. 

The total number of schools now maintained in Laramie 
County is one hundred twenty-eight. This gives employment to 
one hundred thirty-eight teachers. The total enrollment as re- 
ported by the various districts, September i, 1906, is two thousand 
six hundred fifty-six pupils. 

Twenty-five school buildings have been built during the past 
two years, most of them good, substantial frame buildings. At 



58 Biennial Rki'ort 

Guernsey a two-story, four-roomed school building has been 
erected ; also each of the following places boast of good, com- 
modious two-roomed buildings, viz. ; Sunrise, W\ncote and Tor- 
rington. 

The estimated valuation of school property in Laramie 
County is $219,182.50. 

Many improvements have been made in the Cheyenne 
schools. The buildings consist of five two-story brick structures 
and one small frame building. Cheyenne employs thirty-six 
teachers and has an enrollment of one thousand four hundred 
forty-six pupils. There is an excellent and accredited high school 
in Cheyenne, enrolling one hundred seventy-one. Its graduating 
class in 1906 numbered twenty-three. 

In 1903 a large two-story brick school building was con- 
structed at Wheatland. Here they now employ seven teachers. 
They have a good high school, enrolling about forty-one pupils 
and offering a four-year course. The class of 1906, consisting of 
four, had the honor of being the first to graduate from the Wheat- 
land high school. In this district all of the rural schools situated 
near Wheatland have been consolidated with the town schools. 
Covered wagons convey the children to and from school, thus 
giving them the advantages of the graded school and a longer 
term. 

Throughout the county all of the rural schools have been 
supplied with the State Course of Study and the schools graded 
accordingly. The pupils' monthly report cards and also teachers' 
monthlv re])ort l)lanks are in use in all of the districts of the 
county. 

The new records for the district treasurers and clerks have 
been found to be a great help in our rural districts, and in several 
cases they have been the means of straightening out the district 
records for 3'ears back. 

An effort has been made in some of our districts to secure 
school libraries, with the result of a good start in this direction. 
Entertainments and fairs, to which both teachers and pupils con- 
tributed, have been the means used to obtain these results. 

A uniform system of books has been recommended for the 
county and most of our districts have adopted it. Heretofore a 
miscellaneous collection of books was found in almost every dis- 
trict, each new teacher being allowed to order her preference, thus 
causing great expense to the district and very poor results. 

Our institutes have been largely and well attended. At each 
annual session we had four regular instructors, besides the as- 
sistance of many others who have kindly given a lecture or a short 
address to the teachers. Social functions were also planned, so 
that the teachers might become better accjuainted and of more 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 59 

unity of spirit. Our teachers have expressed themselves as hav- 
ing- obtained much helpful instruction from the institutes. Dur- 
ing the past two years we have held, in connection with our annual 
institutes, a county school exhibition. Every district of the county 
has responded well ; in some districts every school sent in work. 
These exhibitions have been an incentive to the schools to do 
better work, and marked growth and progress were quite notice- 
able in the last exhibition over that of the first, although the first 
was an excellent showing considering the many disadvantages 
against which the boys and girls had to work. These exhil:)itions 
were also sent to the State Fair. 

Laramie County has a well organized Teachers' Reading 
Circle, which has been established for the last three years. The 
work covered is that recommended by the State Board of Ex- 
aminers. An outline is arranged for the work to be covered each 
month, so the work may be taken up systematically. In some of 
the districts, where the schools are not so widely scattered, a 
monthly teachers' meeting is held. I have conducted eighteen 
animal ^listrict meetings for parents and teachers. These have 
been largely attended and a good interest manifested. They have 
served to bring about more unity between parents and teachers, 
also to acquaint the parents with the workings of the schools and 
their needs. In several cases the results have been apparent in 
the improvements made. I believe that the only wav to reach 
the schools effectually is to do so through the mass of people. 

Speaking generalh' of our schools, I am pleased to say that 
improvement has been made along many lines. We have a good 
corps of teachers, who are coming more to realize the great re- 
sponsibility of the work, and the parents are awakening to the 
fact that there is a duty also for them to.])erf(irm toward the ad- 
vancement of the schools. 

Most sincerelv yours in the work, 

Alice M. Sampson. 

County Superintendent. 



60 BlENNIAT. RkI'OKT 

XATRONA COUNTY. 

In reviewing the school work of Natrona Connty for the past 
two years, I find much that is encouraging" and also much that is 
far from being satisfactory as yet. 

The schools generally have improved. The enrollment in 
almost every school has increased ; total enrollment now being 
498. The salaries of teachers have been raised in several dis- 
tricts, thus enabling boards to secure better qualified teachers, 
corisequently raising the standard of work done in the schools. 
No school pays less than $40 per month, while many of the rural 
districts now pay $50 to $60. There is but one teacher teacliing 
on a third grade certificate, while many hold first grade, state 
certificates, and college and normal diplomas. 

Four new school districts have been formed and a petition for 
a fifth has been filed recently, which will give us eighteen districts 
with twenty-seven schools, besides several private schools. We 
are thus enabled to give schooling to more pupils every year, but 
the problem of our rural schools is a hard one to solve. The 
country for the most part is so sparsely settled that in many in- 
stances no two families are near enough together to have a school 
in common. The fund must, of a consequence, be divided amongst 
several families, giving such a short term to each that the at- 
tendant benefit is necessarily small. With the increased amount 
of school funds apportioned each year comes a lessening of these 
difficulties, so that time and patience will probably work out a 
more satisfactory solution. 

Four new school buildings have been erected recently and 
two more are to be built soon. Several have been repaired, 
painted inside and out, and otherwise improved. Three flag- 
poles have been placed and flags purchased. 

The Casper schools have adopted a four-year high school 
course, instead of the three-year course heretofore required. Much 
good work is being done in the manual training department. 

Two County Institutes have been held, one in joint session 
with Converse Countv, which was a great success in every way ; 
the other in Casper, with every teacher in the county in regular 
attendance. 

The new records placed in the hands of our school trustees 
have been a very great help in getting prompt and correct reports 
of school work from district clerks, and the proposed change in 
the school law calling for reports in July instead of September 
will simplify the matter of reports. 

Altogether the outlook is bright and we look for much good 
work this year. Respectfullv submitted, 

Effie; Cumming, 
County Superintendent. 



Sl'I'KrintendEnt of Public Instruction. 6i 



SHERIDAN COUNTY. 

Hon. T. T. Tynan. 

State Snpcrintciulcnf, 
Cheyenne, U'yo. 

Dear Sir : — In accordance with your reciuest, I have the 
honor of submitting the fellowinj^ report : 

While the schools of Sheridan County are steadily growing 
in enrollment and efficiency, there is still much room for improve- 
ment, especially in ec|uipment. 

At the l)eginning of 1905. the rural schools had all been 
graded as far as practicable in schools where all grades are taught. 
The districts had been sup])lied with the Illinois Course of Study 
and the teachers were making good use of it. As financial condi- 
tions in the districts are improved, money is expended for dic- 
tionaries maps, globes and charts, and at the present writing a 
few of the districts are well equipped in this respect. 

During the school year ending September ist, 1906, the 
length of the school term in six districts was nine months and 
the average length of term in the county was a fraction less than 
seven months. The majority of the districts vote a special tax 
to aid in carrying on the schools. The salaries of teachers in the 
rural schools are from forty to sixty dollars per month, with 
board and room from ten to fifteen dollars per month. 

Outside of Sheridan, there seems to be little disposition to 
improve and beautifv school grounds. x\Ithough a number of 
school buildings are located so that it would be comparatively 
easy to irrigate trees and lawn, school boards seem to be too busy 
to look after such improvements. On Arbor Day a number of 
patriotic teachers and pupils have planted trees, but, owing to 
a lack of water, they have all died. It seems to me that the only 
practical way to accomplish anything in this direction is to appeal 
to the school boards, urging them to plant trees and then employ 
someone to care for them. Some of the school houses are so 
located that it would be impossible to obtain water for such 
purposes without great expense, but these are the exception 
rather than the rule. 

As many pupils after having completed the work in the 
rural schools come to Sheridan to take up the higher branches, an 
cfifort is being made in the rural schools to cover the same work- 
as far as possible as is done in the corresponding grades of the 
city schools. Last year, to this end, the examination questions 
of the eighth grades were the same as were used in the citv 
schools, and this year the outlines for all the grades as well as the 
test questions are sent to all the teachers. This seems to be giving 



62 Biennial Report 

good results, stimulatino- the children of the rural districts to do 
as good work as their perhaps more fortunate brothers of the 
city schools. In June all those completing" the work of the 
eighth grade will have appropriate graduating exercises in con- 
junction with the eighth grade of the Sheridan schools. 

Sheridan has an excellent corps of teachers, numbering 
twenty-five, under the efficient superintendency of C. R. Atkinson. 
Her buildings are inadequate. Only one in the city is heated in 
any other manner than by stoves, this one being the only thor- 
oughly modern school house in the city. Twenty pupils were 
graduated from the high school in 1906, and fifty-six from the 
eighth grade. Sheridan needs a good modern high school build- 
ing, but, owing to the fact that the district is already bonded for 
some sixteen thousand dollars, it is impossible to raise funds for 
such a building at present. It is hoped that the county will take 
advantage of the new coimty high school law and establish a 
county high school. Within the past two years trees have been 
planted on all the grounds belonging to this school district and in 
a few years they will add much to the appearance of the cit\'. 

District No. 30, formed in 1904, has no school house yet. 
School is held in a log building, poorly lighted and ventilated, 
which is leased by the district. District No. 21 supports three 
schools. The school buildings in this district are built of logs. 
There are six months of school in each of the buildings during 
the year, but this is such a tax to the district that it seems to be 
unable to raise funds for better school houses. 

District No. 14 this year built a good school house, making- 
two comfortable buildings in the district and giving ample accom- 
modations for all the pupils. This district enrolled thirty-nine 
pupils for the year ending September i, 1906. A new school 
house is now in process of construction in Carneyville. 

Two institutes have been held — one in June, 1905, with Prof. 
S. S. Stockwell and Prof. C. R. Atkinson as instructors, and one 
in August, 1906, with Miss Margaret McCarthy, principal of the 
Pacific school at Omaha, and Miss Lotta Meacham of California 
as instructors. These instructors are all teachers of wide ex- 
perience and understand the problems that confront the teacher. 
There were forty-nine teachers enrolled in 1905 and seventy in 
1906. The majority of the teachers of the county are well qual- 
ified for the positions they hold, and are earnest in their endeavors 
to do good work. Many of them have had professional training. 
Five are graduates of the Sheridan high school. Their hearty co- 
operation with me in every efifort to improve conditions has been 
of great assistance. 



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The irregularity of attendance in manv districts is a great 
hindrance to advancement. This irregularity is very marked in 
the coal mining towns of Dietz, Monarch and Carneyville. owing 
in part to the shifting population. In many rural districts the 
larger boys are kept at home to aid in farm work. In order to 
overcome this, the law in regard to compulsory attendance should 
be changed, making the term longer and making the law effective. 

I believe that the laws in regard to reports of district officers 
should he changed to the end that they make their annual reports 
at the same time and that the date of the annual meeting be 
changed to coincide, say July ist, the school year ending at this 
time also. This would obviate many difficulties for the County 
Superintendent, saving a great deal of time and energy which 
could be better directed to other school problems. 

I believe that great good would result from an annual con- 
ference ^f the State Superintendent with the County Superintend- 
ents. Such a meeting could be held at the same time and place 
as the State Teachers' Association, thus saving time and expense, 
and subjects of general interest pertaining to the schools could be 
discussed. Respectfully submitted, 

Edith S. Worthincton, 

County Superintendent. 



SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

The schools of Sweetwater County are in a very satisfactory 
condition in every way. The number of schools has increased 
from twenty-six in 1901 to thirty-two in 1906. Total enrollment 
of the day schools. 1,285. The night school in Rock Springs has 
been abandoned since 1904. but Green River has a night school 
which promises to be helpful to the boys and girls who cannot 
attend the day school. 

The Rock Springs schools, under the supervision of Super- 
intendent O. J. Rlakesley. Ph. D., are progressing nicely. Nine- 
teen teachers are employed and a spirit of harmony between 
superintendent, teachers and pupils prevails. The high school is 
to be placed on a full four years' course, with the outlines of 
work arranged in two lines : Latin-Scientific and English and 
Commercial, the latter combined. This course is to be in accord- 
ance with the requirements for entrance to college in both the 
literary and technical courses. No students will be graduated 
unless they receive the full sixteen units required for graduation 
as outlined in the North Central Association of Secondary Schools 
and Colleges. The course is as follows : 



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Mathematics (3) 2 

Language, other than EngHsh (4 ) 4 

English (4) 3 

History ( 3 ) 2 

Science ( 3 ) 2 

Electives (3 ) 3 

16 

The electives will he chosen from mathematics, drawing, 
German, history and worked out as indicated by the numbers en- 
closed in parenthesis. The present seniors will graduate with 
full sixteen units and be admitted to the State University of 
Wyoming, freshman class, without examination. 

The Green River schools, under the able supervision of Prof. 
L. R. Langworthy, show marked improvement. The people have 
caught the spirit and the result is very gratifying. The high 
school is following the four years' course as made out by Dr. J. 
F. Brown of the University of Wyoming. 

The district schools are all in session at this time, and are 
to be congratulated upon having excellent teachers. 

Two institutes have been held, one at Green River and one 
at Rock Springs. Dr. Aven Nelson and Dr. H. W. Ouaintance, 
both of the State University, have given us excellent service in 
our institute work. Very respectfully submitted. 

Hattie Hale, 
County Superintendent. 



UINTA CCIUNTY. 

The school districts have increased from twenty-three in 
number, as reported in 1904, to twenty-seven in 1906, three of 
the large northern districts having been divided upon petition of 
the residents thereof. 

The increase in the school population has been slow, 1904 
giving a total of 4,409 children of school age and the census of 
1906 showing but 4.532. Nearly all of the agricultural districts 
show a marked decrease in the school population, indicating that 
in these settled communities the number of children coming of 
school age each year does not offset the number passing the age 
limit of twenty-one. I consider this fact worthy of observation. 
Districts 4, 9, 10 and 19 show the greatest increase, and, \Vith the 
exception of District No. 4, these are the mining camps of the 
county. District 20 is the Spring \"alley camp, recently aban- 
doned, and there is a consequent decrease from 291 to 10. 



Sui'IiKINTliNDENT OF PujiLIC INSTRUCTION. 65 

The g-eneral county school fund has heen increased from 
$8,332.79 in 1904 to $10,092.08 in 1906; the state land income 
fund from $14,632.82 in 1904 to $21,304.87 in 1906. In eleven 
of the twenty-seven districts the full ten mill special tax has heen 
levied and Init five districts failed to pass a special tax of more 
than three mills at the annual meeting- in May. This increase in 
funds has produced a consequent increase in teachers' salaries and 
in the length of the school term. Three months terms have heen 
practically aholished in all districts, the average term being now 
from seven to nine months in duration. 

We have fifty-nine school buildings, the property of the sev- 
eral school districts, and several rented buildings where school is 
held. There are nineteen buildings where graded schools are 
taught, employing from two to ten teachers in each building. 
Twelve districts have erected good substantial buildings in the 
last two years, and with two exceptions these are of frame or 
brick. '5wo of the northern districts have built their school 
houses of logs and they are very neat, attractive buildings. 

In many of our districts the school grounds have been greatly 
iniproved in every way. Neat fences have been built, good walks 
laid and trees planted. In Districts i, 4, 9, 10. 6. 16 and 17 these 
improvements are especially noticeable. 

Regular high schools are established in Districts i, 10 and 
17, and ninth and tenth grade classes are taught in Districts 9, 
19. 12 and 6. High schools will be established in these districts 
with a full equipment as soon as the number of pupils entering 
the high school will warrant the necessary outlay. District No. 4 
has also made the necessary arrangements for the erection of a 
large modern high school building in the near future. 

County diplomas are issued to the pupils completing the 
work of the common schools, and these diplomas are recognized 
by the high school teachers throughout the county- These di- 
plomas have proved an incentive to attendance in many cases to 
pupils who would otherwise drop out of school between the sixth 
and eighth grades. I find that our greatest loss in the number 
enrolled occurs at this period. While the school attendance has 
improved from 10 to 25 per cent in most districts, there is room 
for great improvement along this line. 

During the school year of 1905- 1906 we employed in the 
schools of our county twenty-eight teachers holding first grade 
certificates, twenty-five holding third grade and fifty-seven hold- 
ing second grade. More than forty of these teachers have had at 
least one or two years of good normal training and nearly thirty 
are normal graduates. 

Since January, 1905, one hundred twelve applicants for cer- 
tificates have been examined, and of these eighty-five have been 
issued certificates. 



66 BiKNN'lAL RKI'UKT 

Teachers" Reading; Circles have been organized in nearly all 
districts employing more than two teachers and a systematic 
conrse of professional reading- is taken up under the outlines 
given throughout the State. 

Children's Reading Circles are also in process of develop- 
ment in various parts of the county. Although at present very 
little has been accomplished, we hope to have them in operation 
at the beginning of the new year. 

The Illinois Course of Study is adapted by the teachers to 
their work as far as possible. The free text-book system is in 
operation through the county, and this year many of the districts 
made a complete change in text books, substituting new up-to-date 
publications in place of some which were twenty years back. 
Music and drawing are svibjects which are most neglected in our 
rural schools, it seems to me, and we have very little manual 
training introduced in any of the schools. Last year a very ap- 
preciable effort was shown along this line and I am looking for- 
ward to better results for this year. 

I think that the three proposed laws advocated by the State 
Teachers' Association will benefit this county as much as any 
that could be given, /. c, a compulsory school law which can be 
made compulsory by the trustees ; a change in the school year, 
thereby making the close of the year conform with the annual 
meeting, and requiring but one set of reports from clerk and 
treasurer to be made to the people of the district and to the 
County Superintendent ; in addition to the change in the school 
year is a proposed change in the school month, making twenty 
days a school month ; a law requiring the State Board of Ex- 
aminers to correct all examination papers throughout the State 
and allowing them a reasonable compensation for their services. 

I am also a firm advocate of the plan to allow school trus- 
tees a certain amount per year for their services, especially the 
clerk, upon whom falls the burden of the work, and then holding 
them to a strict interpretation of their duties. It seems to me that 
it is a little unreasonable to ask men to leave their own business 
interests and devote themselves with the same zeal to educational 
affairs when they are losers financially and in many instances 
incur the ill-will of those whom they are endeavoring to assist. 
Besides, I am sure that the business of the trustees would be kept 
in much better shape, meetings would be held much oftener and 
reports would be made much quicker, were they made financial 
obligations, the same as other business transactions. 

Very truly yours. 

Iv^A Thomas, 
County Superintendent. 



Sri'i:KrxTK\nKXT of Prm.ic Ixstiu'ction. 67 



WESTONi COUNTY. 

The progress of the pul)hc schools of Weston County has 
been most satisfactory during- the past two years. 

The standard of our teachers has been raised to a marked 
degree. We have more trained teachers emploA'ed in our county 
than ever before, and there is a desire among those who are un- 
trained to further prepare themselves for the profession. 

We have only two schools in the county employing more 
than two teachers. Newcastle employs six and Cambria three. 

The institutes of 1905 and 1906 were very successful and 
every teacher employed in the county was present. Dr. Frank 
H. H. Roberts of Denver University conducted the first and Dr. 
J. F. Brown of the University of Wyoming the second. 

■The institute attendance ranges from thirty to thirty-six. 
There has been no increase in the ntunber of schools in the county, 
except District No. 3, which has two more than in 1904. 

The grotmds about many of the school houses have been 
fenced and otherwise improved and a number of frame buildings 
have been erected in place of old log houses. 

There have been four libraries placed in country schools. 
owing to the efforts of live, energetic teachers who have ad- 
vanced the movement. 

We have a County Teachers' Reading Circle, which is being- 
well attended, and we also have a Children's Reading Circle Li- 
brary, which has been organized on the plan of a circulating- 
library and the books are distributed from the County Sui)erin- 
tendent's office. 

I have visited every school in the county each year and many 
of them two or more times, according to their location. 

We have in most cases lengthened the term, in months, of 
each year. 

We have a complete high school curriculum in the town of 
Newcastle and it is hoped that we may be able to make this a 
coiuity high school. There will be a graduating class of three 
in June. 

In my opinion the standard should be raised for obtaining 
certificates. We should have a twenty day school month and a 
compulsory school attendance law which compels. 

Yours for the best welfare of the schools of Wyoming, 

Anna C. Miller, 

County Superintendent. 



University of Wyoming". 



Hon. T. T. Tynan, 

State Snperintendcnt, 
Cheyenne, Wyo. 

Dear Sir : — I have the honor to call your attention to a few 
facts in regard to the prog^ress of the University for the last 
hiennial period. 

The number of students has shown a normal and wholesome 
increase, thoug^h the increase would no doubt have been greater 
had not the requirements for admission in manv of the depart- 
ments been increased and the curriculum in many courses made 
more substantial and scholarly. The number of students for 
1904-05 was 213; for 1905-06, 241. In 1906-07 the catalogue 
will probably show 260 or 265. 

One of the most important matters of progress, particularly 
as affecting the schools of the State, has been the establishment 
of a Summer School at the University, a school planned pri- 
marily for the teachers of the State. We have now had two 
summer sessions. The attendance at the first session was 26 ; 
the attendance at the second session was 48. This part of the 
University work ought to be continued, for it promises as much 
for the public school system of the State as any other part of the 
work except, of course, the long courses in education and the 
Xormal School. 

During the summer of 1906 a primary training school was 
introduced under the direction of Miss Ruth Adsit, an expert in 
primary methods from the faculty of the State Normal at Iowa 
City. About twenty children were brought in for this training 
and observation work, and the work was so very highly successful 
that Miss Adsit was persuaded to remain for the academic year 
of 1906- 1907. We have thus added to the Normal School a 
training department, which we are running to the limit of room 
available. This places the Normal School of the University upon 
a basis with other normal schools of the country, and, in addition 
to this, it has a distinct advantage in being connected with the 
University, so that a strong scholarly, collegiate course in educa- 
tion can be maintained, giving us at the University both a college 
of education and a normal school with verv little additional ex- 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 69 

pense. There is no longer any reason why the young people of 
this State should go beyond the limits of the State to receive 
training for the teaching profession. If the Normal School 
grows as rapidl\- within the next few ^-ears as it has within the 
last two, it will soon outgrow its present quarters entirely. 

It is gratifying to note throughout the State the interest 
taken by the women in the education of the young ladies at the 
University. When the State Federation of Woman's Clubs met 
in September they took up with some vigor the need of instruc- 
tion at the University in Domestic Science and of erecting a suit- 
able builidng for that work, which would at the same time serve 
as a home for a number of young women. A committee of the 
Federation was appointed to see what could be done in furthering 
this project. It is certainly a very commendable scheme and the 
women b'hve hit upon one of the very important needs of the 
University. All the aid that can be given the ladies in this work- 
should be put forward. 

Thanking you, sir, for your co-operation in times past with 
the work of the University and for your efforts to bring about 
a unified system of education in Wyoming, and expressing to vou 
my hearty wish to co-operate in every way with the office of the 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. I remain, 

\"erv sincerely vours, 

F. M. TiSDEL, 
President State University. 



State Board of Examiners. 



To the Hon. State Siiperiiiteiidejit of Public Iiistntetioii, 
Cheyenne, Wyo. 
Dear Sir: — The State Board of School Examiners submit 
for your consideration the following report on its work from 
November i, 1904, to November i. 1906: 

KXAM I NATIONS HKLD. 

In this time three regular examinations have been conducted 
in each county in the State. In addition to these the Board has 
from time to time prepared questions for special examinations 
in many of the counties. The Board has lieen called upon many 
times to assist County Superintendents in grading the papers of 
applicants for county certificates, and have at all times given such 
assistance. In some cases all the papers of the examination have 
been sent to the Board to be graded. While this has given the 
Board much work, it has also brought the Board in closer touch 
with many of the teachers of the State. 

STATE OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES. 

The Board being in doubt as to the proper method of grant- 
ing State or Professional Certificates, the opinion of the Attorney 
General was solicited. It was the opinion of the Attorney Gen- 
eral that the State Board should examine the candidate making- 
application for State or Professional Certificate and if found 
qualified for such certificate the Board should recommend to the 
County Superintendent of the county from which the candidate 
applied that said County Superintendent issue a State or Pro- 
fessional Certificate. This opinion being contrary to the custom 
of other states in granting State Certificates, it was referred to 
the State Superintendent. The State Superintendent advised the 
Board not to follow the advice of the Attorney General, but to 
make recommendations for State or Professional Certificates to 
the State Superintendent in place of the County Superintendent 
of the county from which the candidate applied. The advice of 
the State Superintendent has been followed by the Board. 

The following State Certificates have been granted : 

On examination 2 

On expiring State Certificate and successful 
experience 2 

Total 4 



SUPKRINTKXDKNT UF Pui'.LlC Ln STRUCT lOxN. 7I 

TKACHKRS' READING CIRCLE. 

The Board feeling- that definite professional reading- by the 
teachers would not only result in benefit to the individual schools, 
but also do much to unify the work of the State, recommended cer- 
tain books be read by the teachers during- each school year. To 
encourage this work, the Board also recommended that County 
Superintendents take this reading in consideration in granting 
teachers' certificates. The work done in some counties has been 
quite gratifying to the County Superintendents and the l^)oard. 



EXPENSES. 

TRINTING QUESTIONS. 

Dec. 8, 1!X)4. PiXam illation questions, 520 copies $ 28.75 

May 30, 1905. Examination ciuestions, lOO copies 11.00 

July 20, 1905. Examination questions, 150 copies 12.00 

Aug. 4,1905. Examination questions, 200 copies 14.50 

Aug-. 28, 1905. Examination questions, 250 copies 15.75 

Dec. 8,190.5. Examination questions, 250 copies 15.75 

Dec. 12, 1905. Examination questions for professional certificates, 100 copies 1.75 

.Tunc 7,1906. Examination questions for county, 100 copies 15.00 

July 2.3, 1906. Examination questions for county, 75 copies 12.75 

Aug-. 2,1906. Examination questions for county, 75 copies 12.75 

Aug-. 23, 1906. Examination questions for county, 250 copies 21.00 

Aug. 30, 190(1. Examination questions for county. 250 copies 21.00 

Total $181.00 

PRINTING CIRCULARS. LETTER HEADS, ETC. 

May 3, 1905. 800 letter heads for Mr. Matheny •$ 4.00 

May 3, 1905. 800 envelopes for Mr. Matheny 4.00 

May 3,1905. 200 letter heads for Mr. Stockwell 1.50 

May 3,1905. 200 envelopes for Mr. Stock-well 1.25 

May 3,1905. 200 letter heads for Miss Sampson 1.50 

May 3,190.5. 200 envelopes for Miss Sampson 1.25 

May 16, 1905. 1 M. rules for examination 5.75 

May 16, 1905. 1 M. professional circulars 3.25 

May 16. 190.5. 500 copies circular information 8.75 

Oct. 7.1905. 200 application blanks for professional certificates 16.00 

Oct. 12.1905. 100 lists of subjects for professional certificates 1.25 

Mar. 20, 1906. .500 letter heads for Mr. Matheny 3.25 

May 24. 1906. 50O copies circular information 8.75 

June 7, 1906. 100 envelopes and list of subjects for same 1.50 

Total $62.00 

ENVELOPES. POSTAGE, EXPRESS. REGISTERED LETTERS. 

.Tune 3, 1905. Express on circulars and stationery $ 1.20 

June 3. 190.5. Stamps 10 

JunelS. 1905. Stamps l.OO 

Aug. 20. 1905. Stamps 1.00 

Dec. 16. 1905. Stamps 1.00 

Dec. 21, 1905. Stamps, sending questions 6.00 

Dec. 20. I9a5. 1.50 envelopes, 12 50 

.Tune 7. 1906. Alailing circulars of information 75 

June 7.1906. Mailing examination questions 75 

Jul.v 24. 1906. Mailing examination questions 52 

Aug. 2. 1906. Mailing examination questions 74 

Aug. 25. 1906. Mailing examination questions and registering same 1.85 

Aug. 30. 1906. Mailing examination questions and registering same 1.75 

Total $17.17 



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Biennial Report 



MEETINGS OF STATE HOARD. 



Apr. 13, 1905. At Cheyenne. 

Mi.sis Siunpson (at home). 

Mr. Stockwt'll (lid not report. 

Expenses to Secretary, F. E. Mathenv $2f).85 

Jan. V.i. 1905. At Cheyenne. 

Miss Sami>son (at homo). 

Mr. Stockwell (at home). 

Mr. Matheny .$2.5.25 

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES. 

Printinjr questions $181.00 

Printing circulars, letter heads, etc «2.no 

Po.stage, exijres.s, etc 17.17 

Meetings of board .52.10 

Total $.312.27 

(As against $334.20 from July. 1903, to December 31. 1904. expenses of December 
8, 1904 ($38.75), being counted in eacli report.) 

RECOMMENDATIONS OF HOARD. 

In suljmitting- this report the Board hegs to make the fol- 
Icnvini^ recommendations : 

1. That the Legislature make the usual appropriation of 
$400 to defray the expenses of the Board for the next two years. 

2. The ]:joard endorses the recommendation of the State 
Teachers' Association, "That the Board of State Examiners 
should have charge of examinations of teachers and issue teach- 
ers' certificates in conjunction with the State Superintendent, and 
that they should he paid for their services $5.00 per diem and 
necessary expenses." 

F. E. Matheny, Secretary, 

Casper, Wyo. 

Alice M. Sampson, 

Cheyenne, Wyo. 

S. S. Stockwell, President, 

Chevenne. Wvo. 



BIENNIAL REPORT 

STATE SUPERINTENDENT 
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 




1907 - 1908 



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STATE OF WYOMIXG 



BIEXXIAL REPORT 



OF THE 



SuperiiileiideiiloiPiiWicliismiciioii 



1907-1908 



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STATE OF WYOAIING. 

Office; of 
Superintfnde;nt of Public Instruction^ 

CheyfnnFj Wyoming. 
To His Excellency, 
Bryant B. Brooks, 

Governor of Wyoming. 

Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herewith the Biennial 
Report of this office for the two years ending April 30th, 1908, 
setting forth the conditions of this department, as required by 
law. 

Very respectfully yours, 

A. D. Cook, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



STATE OF WYOMING. 

Office of 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne,, Wyoming. 

To the Honorable President of the Senate, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the 
Biennial Report of this office filed with the Governor for the two 
years ending- April 30, 1908, for your consideration as required by 
law. 

Very respectfully yours, 

A. D. Cook, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



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STATE OF WYOMING. 

Off'ice of 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

To the Honorable Speaker of the 
House of Representatives, 
Cheyenne, JJ'xoniing. 

Sir: — I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the 
Biennial Report of this office filed wi.h the Governor for the two 
years ending April 30, 1908. for your consideration as required by 
law\ 

Very respectfully yours, 

A. D. Cook, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT. 



Office of 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

In compliance with law, I have the honor to submit here- 
with the biennial report of the Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion for the period of two years, ending April 30th, 1908. In 
stating that this is a report covering a period of two years I 
would say that at the last session of the legislature a law was 
passed changing the official school year from the period included 
between the first day of November and the last day of the next 
September to the period included between May first and the 
thirtieth day of the following April inclusive. The reports filed in 
this office, then, by the County Superintendents for the year 1907 
were for the period included between September 30th, 1906, and 
April 30th, 1907. 

The close of another biennial period again witnesses de- 
cided educational advancement throughout the State. A steady in- 
crease in our public schools, both in interest and attendance, an 
enlarged conception in their value to the Commonwealth and an 
unmistakable growth of correct educational sentiment is every- 
where manifest. The marked increase in attendance is excellent 
evidence of the growing efficiency of our teachers and of in- 
creasing interest in school w^ork. It is with pardonable pride, 
then, that attention is called to the fact that never in the history 
of Wyoming has there been so large an enrollment of pupils in 
the schools, so relatively small a number of school age, out of 
school, such a large and competent and well paid corps of in- 
structors, as during the biennial period just closing. To bear out 
the statement just made I would call attention to the fact that 
in 1904 there were 763 teachers in Wyoming, in 1905 there were 
797, in 1906 there were 800, in 1907 there were 787, and in 1908 
there were 899. Beginning in 1904 and proceeding in regular 
order to, and including 1908, the total number of pupils enrolled 



8 Biennial Report 

in these consecutive years was 18,247; 18,902: 18.771; 19,795, 
and 21,390. In the last two years you may observe a remark- 
able increase in attendance over the preceding years. 

THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW. 

The statistics just quoted will need explanation regarding 
the large increase in enrollment over the year's enrollment im- 
mediately preceding. In 1907 the Legislature enacted the Com- 
pulsory Education Law. The object of this act is to decrease the 
number of absentees and insure the attendance at some school of 
all children for at least a part of the school year, particularly of 
those that may be termed of 'school age. Compulsory "School 
Age," as defined by Legislature, is the age between seven and 
fourteen years inclusive. Lender the provision of this act boys 
and girls within the age limits specified are required to attend 
sonic school during the first six months in which the public 
schools are in session in the district in which these children re- 
side. Exceptions are as follows : ( i ) Invalids or others to 
whom the school room may be injurious, may upon receipt of a 
physician's certificate be excused by the district board. (2) 
Pupils to whom the provisions of this act might work a hard- 
ship may be excused by the district board when a request stat- 
ing the reason for such excuse is presented by the parent or 
guardian to the board. (3) Pupils who for legal reasons have 
been excluded from the regular schools and no provision made for 
schooling such children. A truant officer may be appointed by the 
board in towns of 2,500 inhabitants or more. This officer may 
or may not under the provisions of this act devote his full time 
to his duties as truant officer. In towns in which there are 
fewer than 2,500 inhabitants the sheriflf, deputy sheriff, or con- 
stable shall act as truant officer, and upon complaint from any 
resident or teacher of the district any one of these shall imme- 
diately act in the matter referred to him and give written notice 
to the parents, who, under pain of certain specified penalities, 
shall see that their children comply with the requirements of 
this act. The law, as the above statistics show, has been a whole- 
some incentive to a more regular attendance. There is but one 
suggestion I would make to improve the law as it now stands, and 
that is to change the word "may" to "shall," in the phrase 
providing for the appointment of a truant officer in towns of 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 9 

2,500 or more inhabitants. I think in towns of the size specified 
the board should be obhged to appoint such an ofihcer, who shall 
devote at least a part of his time to the strict enforcement of this 
act. A person paid for such definite services will be under greater 
obligation to perform them than a person such as the sheriff 
or constable, wdio already has duties that occupy most of his 
time. Wyoming for a long time has had a small percentage of il- 
literacy. Let us provide statutes that will work toward the end 
that the percentage of illiteracy in Wyoming shall be smaller than 
in any State in the Union. 

• SALARIES OE TEACHERS. 

The salaries of teachers have not increased correspondingly 
with the increased cost of living or in proportion to the increase 
in remuneration in other lines of work generally. Other lines 
of work have been holding out inducements that show so much 
greater prospect of ultimate financial betterment that many of 
the yoimg men and women eminently fitted for the work of teach- 
ing have withdrawn from it and entered other fields. This is 
true to a greater extent of men than of women, with the result 
that the education of children is principally in the hands of the 
women. This should not be the case to so large an extent as at 
present. It would he much better if at certain periods of the 
child's life he or she might be under the tutelage of men. 
I think this is true of boys more than girls, and I think there 
is a distinct gain in ruggedness of character and manly actions 
if a part of the boy's instruction is received from a male teacher. 
The fact that so many more boys drop out of school at an earlier 
age than girls is partly explainable on that basis. In schools 
where good men teachers are retained it is frequently noticeable 
that there is a larger percentage of boys in regular attendance 
than where the same school is given over almost exclusively to 
women teachers. In Wyoming during the past ten years while 
there has been an increase of 363 in the total number of teachers, 
of that increase but thirteen are men teachers. Yet Wyoming 
is paying on an average higher salaries than is paid in states 
adjoining. The average salary paid to men and women is $69.15, 
and four years ago the average salary paid was $60.76. This 
is a good increase, but, as the State continues to build up, it 
is to be hoped that there will be such an advance in salaries that 



lo Biennial Report 

men will be attracted to the profession rather than repelled from 
it. 

STATE APPORTIONMENT OE LAND EUNDS. 

The State is assisting the schools to an unusual extent in the 
matter of funds for running expenses. The law provides that the 
income from rentals and sales of certain lands set aside for sup- 
port of schools may annually be apportioned to the counties, 
according to the number of persons of school age residing in 
the counties. This income for many years has been increasing 
until last spring there was disbursed to the thirteen counties of 
Wyoming from this fund for the schools $127,313.25, an amount 
sufficient for a per capita disbursement to all those of school 
age (6 to 21) of $4.89. The total number of children of school 
age in the state, forming the basis of this disbursement, was 
26,034. Uinta, Laramie, and Big Horn are the three counties, 
taken in order, that have the largest share in the funds disbursed. 
Laramie County received $17,213.80; Uinta received $22,30460, 
and Big Horn received $14,988.70. The amounts apportioned 
to each one may be found in the tables. 

STATE BOARD OE EXAMINERS. 

During the two years last past, there has been an innova- 
tion in the plan of issuing certificates to teachers. The Legislature 
in 1907 provided by statute that the State Board of Examiners, 
which, though existing previous to that time, had but few powers, 
chiefest of which was the preparation of uniform examination 
questions, should be empowered to examine all candidates for 
certificates in the State, and that they should receive as compen- 
sation for their services, $5.00 a day, together with actual and 
necessary expenses. Lender this plan the arduous duties of grad- 
ing examination papers have been taken from the County Superin- 
tendent, together with the sense of responsibility, which in a 
measure attached to her for the failure of the candidates. There 
seems to be a feeling of general satisfaction with the law so far 
as I have been able to learn. Under this plan a teacher who 
is issued a certificate may teach in any county of the State on 
that certificate, the exauinations are all of them given at a definite 
period, the papers are all of them marked by the same persons, in 
the several subjects, and in general a more unified system results. 



SUPKRI^JTENDENT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. II 

The character of the work done by the State Board of Examiners 
has been most satisfactory. The members have been persons of 
abiHty and integrity, and have given evidence of broad interest 
in the scholastic affairs of the State. 

Teachers' institutes. 

The character of the work done in the several county in- 
stitutes differs markedly from that of the institutes of a few 
years ago. There has been in proportion to the increase of teach- 
ers throughout a corresponding increase in attendance, and much 
interest expressed in the subjects discussed. A few years ago 
institutes were conducted much as teachers conduct classes ; les- 
sons were assigiled, cjuestions were asked of certain ones in the 
assembly, question boxes were placed on the desk where topics 
that seemed troublesome might be thrown open to discussion. 
History, geography, arithmetic, grammar, and other subjects 
each received its cj[uota of attention. Now the more entertaining 
plan of lecturing is principally followed. But it may be ques- 
tionable if we are not getting too far from the old plan for the 
attainment of the best results : Abstruse lectures on art, litera- 
ture, pedagogical psychology, and other like topics are highly 
entertaining, but most teachers must come to a thorough know- 
ledge of the subjects that each is to teach, and facts relating to 
those subjects even remotely are, in my estimation, of more vital 
importance. Then is it not possible that the lecturers allow those 
assembled before them to drift away into distant thoughts because 
they are not made enough a factor of the proceedings? I am of 
the opinion that more frequent appeals to the persons assembled 
with a free exchange of views will often be more helpful than 
merely the listening to long, drawn out lectures, be they ever so 
entertainhig. 

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS. 

During the past two years the County Superintendents have 
in most cases co-operated most heartily with this office in the con- 
duct of the schools. With the increased population of the counties 
the duties pertaining to their office have greatly multii>lied. It 
is hardly fitting that they should be expected to continue to serve 
so well in their capacity as County Superintendents at the small 
salaries that are now paid. I regard it as necessary to provide 



12 BiKNNiAL Report 

means for increasing the salaries paid them. This can, unfor- 
tunately, be done only by a constitutional amendment, for by one 
of the provisions of the Wyoming Constitution the maximum sal- 
ary paid to a County Superintendent is $900.00 per year, or the 
munificent salary of $75.00 per month. I hope that the Legislature 
may see fit to recommend such a constitutional amendment as 
will allow the maximum salary to be increased to at least $1,250.00 
per year, or, by eliminating that clause from the constitution, to 
leave open to legislature the fixing of the salaries of the County 
Superintendents according to the classes of counties. During 
the past two years reports that were due in this office from County 
Superintendents have frequently been very late. I wish to urge 
that the County Superintendents do everything in their power 
to answer all communications and make all reports to this ofifice 
with promptness. Such a course will be of material assistance 
in making out reports which must contain data emanating from 
their respective offices. 

THE STATE UNIVERSITY. 

A report is given elsewhere from the President of the Uni- 
versity of Wyoming, Dr. Charles O. Merica, which contains 
much information, both entertaining and instructive, concerning 
the institution of which he is the head. Wyoming State Univer- 
sity is well equipped, has an excellent corps of teachers, and is in 
a splendid location. Wyoming is still a young state and railroad 
facilities are poor, particularly between the southern and northern 
parts of the State, but as time goes on and their facilities improve 
I see no reason why our own State University shall not have 
a large body of students, drawn from every part of the state. 
Under the new management of President Merica there is an in- 
creased and an ever increasing interest in that institution. I am 
pleased with the force and energy displayed by President Merica 
in grappling with the problems pertaining to his office, and I 
predict a rapid growth of the institution under his charge. 

STATE teachers' association-. 

During the vacation period at Christmas last December, the 
annual convention of the State Teachers' Association assembled 
at Sheridan. There was the largest and most enthusiastic body 
of teachers present that has ever attended a like convention in the 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 13 

State. Most helpful and interesting- were the discussions con- 
ducted by Superintendent Davidson of Omaha, Dr. Brown of 
the University, and others. The next convention of the Asso- 
ciation is to be held on Decemlier 29th, 30th, and 31st, at Laramie. 
The chief outside attraction will be Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston, 
and Superintendent J. M. Greenwood of Kansas City, Mo. These 
conventions are of incalculable value to the State as a whole, and 
tend to unify the interest of the teachers of Wyoming-. I hope 
a large and enthusiastic nvmiber of teachers from all points of the 
State can be present. 

I wish at this time to make acknawledgment to Mr. Elwyn 
E. Baker for the use of several tables which he has compiled and 
which he kindly permitted me to insert in this report. These 
were in part compiled from reports to this office and in part from 
United States census and other reports. A careful examination 
of these tables will give much information concerning the school 
status for several years back, and are both accurate and inter- 
esting. 

RECOMMENDATIONS. 

change in certificate law. 

I would respectfully recommend that there be such amend- 
ments made to the law governing the issuing of certificates to 
teachers in Wyoming that certain specific favors in the way of 
granting certificates may be made to students at the State Uni- 
versity, and the State Normal School. 

teachers register certificates. 

That a statute be enacted requiring- that teachers who con- 
tract to teach in Wyoming shall in every case register their 
certificate in the office of the County Superintendent of the countv 
in which each is to teach. 

institute instructors endorsed by state superintendent. 

That institute instructors engaged by the Countv Superin- 
tendents shall be endorsed by the State Superintendent. 

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS DRAFT RULES. 

That a statute shall be enacted which shall allow the State 
Board of Examiners to draft such rules and regulations concern- 



14 Biennial Report 

ing the performance of their duties as a Board as may in their 
judgment be deemed wise and expedient, provided such rules and 
regulations are in harmony with existing statutes, and shall be 
endorsed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES. 

That the State Board of Examiners be authorized to recom- 
mend that the State Superintendent issue to an applicant a 
temporary certificate, good until the next regular examinations, 
when a reason can be shown why such should be granted, which, 
by the State Board of Examiners, may be deemed good and 
sufficient. 

FEES CHARGED FOR CERTIFICATES. 

That a fee shall be charged all those who take the examina- 
tion for a teacher's certificate, and all those to whom certificates 
may be issued ; that the fee charged shall depend on the grade of 
certificate — for a temporary certificate, $0.50; for a certificate of 
either the second or third grade, $1.00; for first grade and pro- 
fessional certificates, $1.50 each — and that the funds derived 
therefrom shall be made a part of the general fund, from which 
the State Board of Examiners, and all expenses pertaining to 
their office, shall be paid, and thus the board become self-sup- 
porting. 

ANNUAL REPORT OF STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 

That the State Board of Examiners shall make an annual 
report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction coveting such 
points as the State Superintendent may require. 

REPORT OF CENSUS TO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. 

That the date the report from District Clerks is due to the 
County Superintendents be changed from August 30th, to Jttne 
15th. As the statute now stands the report of the County Su- 
perintendent shall be made to the State Superintendent before 
the census report, which the County Superintendent must have, 
from which to compile his or her report, is filed with the County 
Superintendent. 



SUPERINTENDKNT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 1 5 

DEFICIENCY FOR BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 

That an appropriation be made sufficient to reimburse the 
members of the State Board of Examiners for necessary and 
actual expenses incurred as such, and to pay them for the time 
actually devoted to the performance of their duties on this Board, 
for which the appropriation of last Legislature was insufficient. 

STATE superintendent's CONTINGENT FUND. 

That a contingent fund be granted to the office of Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction of $4,000.00 for the bi^Minial period 
1909-IQII. Durmg the biennial period just closing the duties of 
this office have more than doubled, so that an appropriation of an 
amount smaller than that would greatly hamper the efficiency of 
the department. 



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Biennial Report 



On March 31, 1907, the following amounts were distributed 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County Enrolhiiciit Apportioiiniciit 

Albany ." 2,287 $ 9,790.42 

Big Horn 2,765 10,627.69 

Carbon 2,009 7721.89 

Converse 1,067 4,101.17 

Crook 1,220 4,689.25 

Fremont 1.297 4'985-2i 

Johnson 943 3^624.57 

Laramie 3-152 12,115.18 

Natrona 628 2,413.81 

Sheridan 2.492 9-578-37 

Sweetwater 1,618 6,219.04 

Uinta 4.532 17.41944 

Weston 1,031 3,962.84 



25,041 



$96,248.88 



Estimated Value of Scliool Property in Counties, for 1907. 



COUNTIES 


Buildings 


Furniture 


Books and 
Apparatus 


Totals 




.$ .52,100.00 


$ 5,335.00 
8.796.00 
6.520.00 
6,700.00 

10..525.00 
3,671.79 
4,000.00 

10.950.00 
5,352.00 
9.237.73 
4,425.00 

15,355.00 
2,525.00 


$ 3,935.00 
.5,327.00 
5, -we. 50 
9,450.00 
0,760.00 
3.174.00 
2,750.00 
16.260.00 
4.338.00 
7,590.00 
4,000.00 
9„572.30 
2,500.00 


$ 61,370.00 




46,250.00 
49.490.50 
49. 1.50. CO 
36,980.00 
26,995.00 
35,000.00 

187,725.00 
19,783.76 
68,2.50.00 
36,000.00 

112,643.00 
19,250.00 


60.373.00 


Carbon 


61,3.57.00 
65.300.00 


Crook 


54,265.01) 
33,840.79 




41,750.01) 




214,935.00 




29.473.76 


Sheridan 


85,077.73 
44,425.00 


Uinta 

Weston 


137,570.31 

24.275.00 


Totals 


$739,617.27 


$93,392.52 


$81,002.80 


$914,012.59 



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Public Schools of JJ'yoiuiiig (Coiitiiiitcd) for the Year Ending April 
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Public Schools of Wyoming (Continued) for the Year Ending April 

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Big Horn. 










$5.31'.l.974 .50 
4.s51.01,s.42 
6,.577..501.OI) 
3,684,571.00 
3.010,933.64 
3,S34,4I6.29 
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$33,000 

18,277 

23,900 

175,000 

800 

8,000 

17,300 

66,210 

4, .300 

18,925 

3,000 

42,7.50 

10,000 

$411,462 


' .$' 450 

' 1,500 
1,200 

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1.280 
3.000 
3,775 

1,750 
$ 13,0.55 


2.603 

978 
2,249 
1,586 

365 
1,359 

725 
1,530 
1,3.57 
2,788 

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2,005 

735 

19,015 


$2,0.52.00 
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Carbon . . 
Converse . 








465.00 
940 00 


Cook. . . 
Fremont . 
Johnson . 
Laramie . 
Natrona . 
Sheridan . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . 
Weston . . 


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140 


1,280.10 
1,220.00 

441.25 
1,100.00 

618.. 50 
1,287.75 

600 00 
1,972.. 50 

350.00 


Totals ... 


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13,071.10 



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Biennial Report 



On March 31, i<;o8, the following amounts were disbursed 

from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County Enrollment Apportionment 

Albany 1,819 $ 8,895.37 

Big Horn 3,065 14,988.70 

Carbon 2,053 10,039.72 

Converse 1,094 5,349.92 

Crook 1,356 6,631.20 

Fremont 1,635 7,995-6o 

Johnson 958 4,684.84 

Laramie 3,5^0 17,213.80 

Natrona 689 3,369.34 

Sheridan 2,850 i3,937-30 

Sweetwater 1,596 7,804.85 

Uinta 4,561 22,304.60 

Weston 838 4,098.01 



26,034 



$127,313.25 



Estimated J\iluc of Scliool Property for the Year Ending April 30, 1908. 



Albany . 
Big Horn. . 
Carbon . . 
Converse. . 
Crook . . . 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 
Sheridan . 
Sweetwater. 
Uinta . . . 
Weston . . 



COUNTIES 



School 
Buildings 



$36,925.00 
47.870.00 
62,477.. 55 
68,620.00 
54.185.00 
82,:i50.00 
39,000.00 

187,887.50 
21,385.00 
75,000.00 
.56,000.00 

133,027.00 
19,500.00 



Totals $834,227.05 $90,319.00 $90,094.05 1,014,640.70 



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Apparatus 
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640.00 
.390.00 
100.00 
040.00 
3,50.00 
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475.00 
703.55 
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400.00 
211.10 
890.00 



Totals 



.$47,645.00 
62,220.00 
77,201.55 
8,5,920.00 
61,245.00 
41,700.00 
46,100.00 

217,922.50 
28,708.55 

103,000.00 
61,900.00 

156,368.10 
24,710.00 



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JJ'yoniing (Co)itinucd) for 
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$2,898,916.00 


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30.5 


$23,000 

22,595 

1,900 




2,388 
1,179 
2,404 
1.771 
1,628 
1,969 
1,237 
1.666 
1,517 
2,826 

735 
.5,628 

771 


$1,543.00 

1,056.00 

605.00 

1,014.00 


Carbon 


6.577.501.00 


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Crook 


3,010,972.11 
2,865,43700 
2,390.828.50 
9,114,395.68 
3,030„S32.80 
5,615.158.96 




79 










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3 
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9,200 
19,000 
68,680 

4,500 
27,5:^0 


2,000 
100 
2„530 
1,500 
2,995 


1,691.00 


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Laramie 

Natrona 


2.9.5 
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1.041.70 
1,0.50.00 

826.00 
1,600.00 

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Uinta 


7,438,425.95 
2,277,39855 








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41,000 
10.000 


1,7,50 


2,605.25 


Weston 


3.06 


15.5 




380.00 


Totals 


$45,219,866.55 


216.2 


19.5 


471.07 


$227,405 


10,875 


25,719 


$14911.85 



Public Schools of JJ'yoniing (Continued) for tlu 

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To Mr. Bkcyii E. Baker, Instructor of Latin in tlic Cheyenne High School, 
Grateful Acknowledgnioits Are Made for the Follozeing Tables: 











No. of Teachers 


No. of 


Pupils Enrolled 








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320 
344 
381 


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223 
226 

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78 
79 
96 


247 

285 
2t8 
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306 
363 
367 
424 


4,008 
4.479 
4.808 
.5.101 


3.867 
4,247 
4.618 
4,832 


7,875 








1891 . . 


8,726 
9,426 
9,933 








1892 . . 








1893 . . 


886,129 


89.21 


39,367 


1894 . . 


201 


379 


257 


96 


311 


407 


5.339 


4.971 


10,310 


942,411 


91.40 


38.399 


1895 . . 


213 


405 


305 


112 


362 


474 


5.838 


5,415 


11,253 


995.651 


S8.47 


42.960 


1896 . . 


182 


425 


3()(> 


105 


360 


465 


5,865 


,5,717 


11. ,582 


1,025.100 


SS . ,59 


90,201 


1897 . . 


184 


452 


322 


103 


395 


498 


6,067 


5,870 


11,937 


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90 97 


41,()S2 


1898 . . 


202 


495 


338 


102 


4-M 


536 


6,643 


6,399 


13.042 


1.5:i5.562 


ii7.;o 


69,198 


1899 . . 


201 


500 


34() 


91 


472 


563 


6,797 


6,629 


13,427 


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37,764 


1900 .. . 


208 


524 


372 


89 


481 


570 


7,359 


7,153 


14.512 


1.526.124 


105,17 


44,154 


1901 . . 


214 


574 


3KI 


101 


519 


620 


8,023 


7.741 


15.764 


1.394,443 


SS.45 


95.857 


1902 . . 


224 


615 


400 


101) 


584 


684 


8,887 


8,624 


17,511 


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74.930 


1903 . . 


238 


646 


440 


108 


618 


726 


9,342 


9,039 


18,381 


1,702,43!) 


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73,905 


1904 . . 


245 


684 


4S3 


105 


658 


7(i3 


9,194 


9,053 


18,247 


1.S10,()2S 


99.24 


62.974 


1905 . . 


253 


716 


503 


107 


690 


797 


9,499 


9,403 


18,902 


1.s:.'S,10,-, 


96.71 


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1906. . 


261 


745 


486 


107 


f>93 


800 


9 392 


9,379 


18,771 


1,«72,016 


99.74 


65,501 


1907 . . 


281 


706 


509 


109 


678 


787 


9,822 


9,874 


19.795 


1,805,643 


91.21 


70,834 


1908 . . 


280 


785 


538 


115 


784 


899 


10,675 


10,715 


21,390 


2,120,482 


107.62 


69,883 



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1890-1894 




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230.2 


291.8 


373.4 


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196.4 


455.4 


323.4 


102.6 


404.6 


507 2 


6,242,0 


6,006.0 


12,248.2 








1900-1904 


225.8 


608.6 


415.2 


100.6 


572.0 


672 6 


8,561.0 


8,322.0 


16,883.0 


1,622,433.4 


101.79 


70,364 


1905-1908 


268.7 


738.0 


509.0 


109.5 


7112 


820.7 


9,847.0 


9,842.7 


19,714.5 


1,906,.561.5 


107.62 


72,301 



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Biennial Report 



Certification of Teachers. 



YEAR 



1903 
Ht04 
1905 
1906 
1907 
1908 



Number Holding 











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333 


120 


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51 




12 


198 


379 


123 


89 


40 


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10 


214 


438 


92 


85 


36 




23 


306 


430 


71 


114 


54 




11 


208 


403 


64 


96 


39 




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132 


263 


148 






118 



* Law changed. 



School Funds Disbursed and Reiiiaiuing on Hand. Year Ending First 
Monday in September. 



YEAR 


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Total 


18901. . 


$ 88.8.59.59 
108,757.66 
124,721.42 
1.37,231.. 57 
139,975.51 
146,03s. 15 
153.269.14 
154,431.43 
160,222.30 
169,934.48 
180.3S6.43 
208,290.78 
222,165.20 
238.242.68 
259,857.66 
283,745.56 
283,345.95 
286,177.64 
362,794.90 


$ 10,583.63 
8,931.85 
12,220.42 
27,092.38 
23,051.17 
28,114.12 
20.321.80 
15,716.31 
19,046.19 
14,917.98 
20,.547.3l 
3.5,642.23 
68,465.38 
.50,020.18 
81.158.94 
47,883.12 
44,237.54 
70.019.54 
109,849.70 






$53,485.27 
64,8S3.6S 
79,612. S4 
24,85(i.34 
26, 265., 53 
15,430.28 
24,723.22 
20,1.5S.05 
14.336.79 
17,943.80 
26,071.00 
31,.5S5.94 
32,027.31 
45.077.01 
31,214.12 
37,691.11 
.52,304.90 
36,496.06 
33,789.43 


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24.543.54 
38,045..5S 
32,865.90 
36,701.92 
38,767.88 
50,848.06 
90,466.02 
100.624.78 
99,741.38 
104.183.78 
106,089.03 
111,463.88 
145,017.74 
174,794.15 
244,980.83 


$152,928.49 


1891 . . 






1S2,.573.19 


1892 . . 

1893 . . 

1894 . . 

1895 . . 

1896 . . 

1897 . . 

1898 . . 

1899 . . 

1900 . . 

1901 . . 

1902 . . 
1903. . 

1904 . . 

1905 . . 

1906 . . 

1907 . . 

1908 . . 


$ .5,362.78 

7,611.99 

8,905.71 

8,796.08 

8,539,20 

8, 964.. 58 

11,816.47 

30,715.28 

17,676.16 

19,743.38 

21,505.97 

25,323.43 

31,049.78 

27,6.39.66 

19,135.25 

38,113.95 


$ 2,718.79 
IS,. 575. 44 
12,776.05 
13,443.11 
14,469.88 
14,. 367. 89 
14,679.35 
14,332 28 
16,118.33 
21.869.13 
*25,737.97 
*25,5.50.54 
t40,676.18 
41„539.93 
29.631.14 
40,412.05 


216,554.68 
2-34,188.36 
240,023.18 
249,309 89 
2.53,410 25 
250,016.79 
2.55,705.63 
280,140.14 
362,518.32 
409,938.22 
464,011 78 
484,767.59 
529,10.3.72 
.552.5119.63 
.594,085.72 
616,226.78 
829,940.86 



X The fiscal years 1890 to 1898 inclusive, end September 30. 
* Includes judgments and incidentals, 
■f- Includes judgments and overdrafts. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



31 



School Funds on Hand 



and RcCi'iz'cd, Year Ending 
in September.* 



the First Monday 



YEAR 


fBalance on Hand 


SCO 



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District 
Schoul Tax 


5 

m 






1890 














1891 














1892 














1893 

1894 

1895 

1896 

1897 

1898 

1899 

1900 

1901 

1902 

1903 

1904 

1905 

1906 

1907 

1908* 


$39,212.53 
35,. 596.. 53 
25,761.95 
34.799.70 
34,861.83 
30,701.42 
38,. 547. 25 
49,898.00 
89,905.01 
100.2)6.86 
102,844.39 
10.3,430-23 
101, 480., 58 
109,409.08 
138.100.41 
174,794.15 


$76,866.62 
85,901.07 
79,432.41 
03.952.42 
57,018.40 
50,560.62 
.56,2.50.63 
71,264.06 
52,142.45 
69.027.10 
72.231.40 
77.S30.13 
81.772.01 
83.415 96 
80,025.99 

123,824.27 


$24,88.8.24' 
10„S26.51 
12.617.55 
25.006.63 
43,205.27 
.58.151.64 
67,774.20 
07,2.54.90 
71,144.73 
80,747.27 

115,354.90 
90,870.90 

127,313.25 


$ 95,185.02 
108,079.26 
103.300.61 
117,312. .56 
134,022.67 
141,224.53 
149, 114. .52 
152,001.37 
180,704.97 
181,303.55 
203 280.68 
221,322.37 
230,904.01 
230.947.14 
264.631.80 
352.945.. 56 


$22.923.. 59 
10.446.32 
40,814.89 
12,466.33 
12,6.S7.38 
8.001.51 
10.021.11 
40.089.56 
29,033. .55 
45.0SIO.01 
39,156.22 
.55,400.26 
.57,605.76 
.54.958.58 
30..531.68 
51,063.63 


$234,188.30 
240,023.18 
249,309.80 
2.53,419.25 
2.50.016.79 
2.55,705.63 
280,140.14 
302,518.32 
409,938.22 
4(i4,011.78 
484,707 59 
.529.193.72 
5.52.509.63 
594,085.72 
010,220.78 
829,940.86 



* The fiscal years 1890 to 1898 inclusive, end Sept. 30. 
t Balances do not agree in all cases with those given in Table No. 5. 
Original reports are in error. 



32 



Biennial Report 



Population and Attendance. 





c 
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3 

a. 
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School Population 
5 to 17 inclusive 


School Attendance 


YEAR 


S 


a 
c 

407 
1,824 


« 
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H 

8515* 
3,754 
12,9.50 
22,100 




i 


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187U 

1880 


0,118 
20,789 
60,705 
92,531 


449 
1,930 


190 


115 


305 
2,907 


1890 






7,863 


1900 






14,917 











5-18. 



Percentage of Increase. 





c 

a 
o 

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H 


School Population 
5 to 17 inclusive 


School Attendance 


YEAR 


1 


i 




H 






O 


1880 


127.9 
192.0 
52.4 


329.8 


348.1 


338.5 

244.9 

70.6 






853 1 


1890 






170.5 
89 7 


1900 















The figures in tables No. 7 and 8 are taken from the federal census and do not agree with those 
in the tables which are from the state superintendent's reports. The discrepancies are due to a differ- 
ence in the ending of the fiscal years. 



County Superintendents' Reports. 



ALBANY COUNTY. 

During the two years just coming to a close, several changes 
have taken place in the public school work of this county. Most 
noticeable of these is the erect of the new law in regard to the 
certification of teachers. 

Two years ago at this time of year the report submitted from 
this county shows fifty-nine teachers actively engaged in the work, 
and holding the following schedule of certificates : 

First grade 25 

Second grade 28 

Third grade 6 

Total 59 

At present there are sixty teachers employed showing the 
followin.g classification : 

State professional i 

First grade 22 

Second grade 20 

Third grade 6 

Temporary (granted) 4 

Temporary (requested, but not heard from) . 3 

Uncertain 3 

Music teacher i 

Total 60 

The teachers classed as "uncertain" are those who have come 
here from other counties. They have probably presented their 
credentials to their respective school boards, but have failed to 
register with or notifv the Superintendent. This will, I fear, 
cause more and more contusion as time goes on. 

Our supply of teachers is constantly being replenished from 
outside the State, and under the existing law I hardly see how we 
could get along without the temporary certificate, although it is 
a hardship in some cases, where the teacher goes out to her 



34 Biennial Report 

school in the niral districts and is often compelled to make a 
very unpleasant journey hack to the county seat for her examina- 
tion. 

Quite a large proportion of our teachers have availed them- 
selves of the privilege offered by the State Board of Examiners, 
of renewing their certificate by Reading Circle work. This, in 
mv judgment, is an excellent innovation ; as it is more beneficial 
for the teacher to pass Jm examination in some well selected 
professional book, each year, than to be compelled to cram oc- 
casionally in her actual teaching work. Our law shows some 
mifairness in this connection, however, as it exempts all graduates 
from our own University — the Normal degree of which is equiva- 
lent to a sophomore college standing — and compels tliis examina- 
tion from all other teachers, be they graduates of Columbia, 
University of Chicago, or any institution except the University 
of Wyoming. 

In Laramie, our county seat, we boast a new two-story, 
brick, school house, with all modern improvements of archi- 
tecture, heating, etc. In this building are housed our eighth 
grade and high school pupils. The need for the improved high 
school facilities is shown by the fact that on the opening day 
of school forty-two pupils were enrolled, and ten have come 
in since. Of these, twenty-nine are girls and twenty-three boys. 
Eight who are listed as eighth grade pupils, are doing part 
high school work. Every student in the high school has en- 
rolled for a course, so the prospects are splendid for expecting 
nearly all to return for further work another year. Full equip- 
ment for laboratory work will be installed as fast as there is 
call for the subjects requiring it. An athletic association has 
been formed which includes all the students of the school. There 
are three football teams with full equipment. A passing grade 
is required for participation in athletics. Three teachers devote 
their entire time to high school work, one holding the A. B. 
degree from Ann Arbor ; one from the Ohio State University ; 
while the principal has an A. B. from Eureka College, and an 
A. M. from the Wyoming University. 

A shortage of teachers for the rural work still hampers us 
somewhat. Those schools lying adjacent to the railroad have 
not felt the lack so keenly. Although the outlying districts offer 
good wages and comfortable homes, they are obliged, at times, 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



35 



to delay school for weeks and perhaps months, before finding- 
suitable instructors. 

In several districts comfortable new school houses have 
been built. In some cases the school yards are fenced off from 
the invasion of cattle, and attempts are made to raise trees, also 
flowers and vegetable gardens, the latter producing a tempting 
addition to the school lunch basket. 

The parents in a marked degree show a desire for the best 
interest of their children. In but one instance in our rural 
schools have we been obliged to threaten a parent for lack 
of compliance with our truancv law. 




East Side School Building, L.-\ramie. 



County uniformity of school books Avould be helpful in the 
rural work. Our school boards are composed of busy people 
who are not always familiar with the most suitable books, and 
new teachers constantly coming here from other states recom- 



36 Biennial Report 

mend books with which they are familiar. Extravagance and 
loss of valuable time sometimes result. 

All the rural schools have been supplied with tlie course 
of study sent out by the State Superintendent, and the teachers 
are working to keep the children up to grade as nearly as 
possible. Each teacher submits a monthly report to the parents 
showing the standing of every child under her care. A monthly 
report to the County Superintendent is also required. As a mark 
of approval for excellent scholarship (a monthly average of 90% 
or above) each pupil receives a reward in the shape of a Perry 
picture. 

Our County Institute, usually held in June, has been post- 
poned this year until December, when we will meet with the 
State Teachers' Association, and will have the benefit of the 
instruction and inspiration to be derived from such educators as 
Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston, and Superintendent Greenwood 
of Kansas City, as well as the broader knowledge and sympathy 
derived from coming in contact with those of our profession from 
every quarter of our own Wyoming. 

Respectfully submitted, 

E. H. Knight, 
County Superintendent. 



BIG HORN COUNTY. 

During the past two years the schools of Big Horn County 
have made a steady and satisfactory growth. There has been 
an increased enrollment of pupils, better attendance and more ef- 
ficient work. 

We have at present forty-six (46) school districts in the 
county, an increase of six (6) in the past two years. 

The standard of our teaching force is being gradually 
raised. While we like to help our boys and girls along, we urge 
them to train themselves for the profession of teaching before 
taking up the work. 

School boards and people in general are more interested 
in educational work than in former vears. This is evidenced 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 37 

bv the new school buildings being erected each year and the 
equipment supplied. 

The Teachers" Reading Circle work has not been as sys- 
tematic as we could wish for. However, many of our teachers 
have completed the work each year. The distances to be traveled 
makes it quite impossible for the teachers of Big Horn County 
to assemble more than once a year. 

The Pupils' Reading Circle work is in a very satisfactory 
condition, many of the schools having the complete set of books. 
Most of these have been purchased by funds derived from enter- 
tainments given by teachers and pupils. 

Basin. Cody. Worland. Lovell and Cowley are each doing 
high school work. We hope to soon see a county high school 
for our boys and girls. 

The outlook for our schools is bright and we anticipate 
great strides in educational work during the next few years. 

Respectfully submitted, 

W. F. Brown, 
County Superintendent. 



CARBOX COUNTY. 

Since the last report submitted by the County Superintendent 
of this county one district has been added to the list, there being 
now thirty. The original No. 19 had been abandoned and conse- 
quently when it became necessary to divide No. 2 on account 
of increasing numbers of children and the long distances, the 
ftcw district was numbered 19. This district is about eight 
miles from the Pathfinder dam. The patrons have constructed a 
neat building and they expect to have school every summer. 

At present there are fifty-four teachers employed in Carbon 
County. Seventeen of these are at Rawlins, the county seat. 
There is a special supervisor of music and drawing, a kinder- 
garten teacher, and four high school teachers, including the 
superintendent and principal, besides the teachers for the regu- 
lar eight grades. 

Last year an eight tliousand dollar addition to the already 
beautiful structure was completed. This addition consists of 



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three school rooms, two recitation rooms and a physical labora- 
tory, with sewer connections and all modern improvements in 
the basement, also a room for mantial training- in the basement, 
although this year there is no class in that department, owing 
to re-classification and reorganization of the advanced grade 
pupils. 

At Hanna, Saratoga and Encampment, six, four and three 
teachers are employed, respectively, Hanna enrolling two hundred 
pupils this year. These are important schools and are well 
equipped and partially graded. 

All the other schools except Baggs and Dixon have but 
one teacher. These two schools have two each. Many of the 
small ungraded schools are now paying seventy dollars per month 
for teachers and having as many as eight, and even nine 
months of school. Especially is this true of the rural, or rather 
the small towns a^long the railroad, Walcott, Fort Steele, and 
Medicine Bow. There are but twelve districts out of the thirty 
which pay teachers only fifty dollars — one less in money but 
furnishes board and room. At the same time our watchword 
in Carbon County is and ever shall be "better pav for teachers." 
Each district is anxious to secure the best possible teacher, but 
of course even at seventy dollars a month many teachers can 
not be induced to take schools from 'forty to sixty-five and 
seventy miles from the nearest railroad. However, I feel that , 
the schools of this county are experiencing a steadv upbuilding. 
Most of the patrons are looking forward for the best interests 
of their children's education. If they might be made to see 
the necessity of placing only competent men or women in the 
offices of their district boards their growth would proceed much 
more rapidly. It is the same old cry — better service from the 
district board — men or women who can keep accounts reasonably 
well are an absolute necessity to the progress and welfare of 
the school. 

This year there are 2,147 children in Carbon County; last 
year there were only 2,053. 

Most of the teachers of Carbon County feel particularly 
favored this year in that the State Teachers' Association will 
be held in Laramie, in December, thereby enabling a much 
larger percentage of them to attend than heretofore. Some of 
the school boards will be requested to pay at least the traveling 



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expenses of their teachers, and I look for a large representation 
from Carbon County at the December meeting. 

We are also going to try to have a county teachers' meeting 
sometime between the Christmas holidays and the close of the 
term, with a view to getting the teachers interested in the 
general condition of the schools over the county and putting 
them in closer touch with each other. This plan seemed to be 
enthusiastically received at the County Institute in August. 

I heartily endorse the work of the State Board of Exam- 
iners during the past two years. I feel that the creation of this 
board at the last Legislature was a step in an onward direction 
towards the betterment of our educational system. As time ad- 
vances the powers of this board will either be restricted or 
enlarged as the occasion demands. The uniformity of the cer- 
tification of teachers must certainly appeal to all. 

It is with extreme pleasure that I am able to report an 
advancement of general school conditions this vear in nwst everv 
instance. Fewer schools are without teachers than is usual at 
this time of year. There is a steady increasing of wages of 
teachers as well as lengthening of terms. Altogether, the situ- 
ation is more promising than in the past two years. 

Respectfully submitted. 
Frances B. Smith, 

County Superintendent. 




High School at Rawlins. 



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CONVERSE COUNTY. 

In accordance with custom, I have the honor of submitting 
the following report : 

There are several encouraging features of our school work 
in Converse County. A great deal has been said under the 
present administration about courses of study, and there seems 
to be an awakening to the realization of the fact that children 
can not make the eight grades of the common schools course, 
in eight terms of three months each, or even six months each, 
but that the terms must be eight or nine months long in order 
that the children advance a grade each vear. 




Douglas School BuiIvDing. 



Several new school houses have been built and especially 
worthy of mention is the large addition made to the Douglas 
school house, giving us one of the most complete and conven- 
ient school buildings in the State. 

Several local teachers' and patrons" institutes have been 
held over the county, and have aroused interest and enlisted 
parents into a more earnest endeavor to help make our schools 
better. 



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The compulsory school law passed by the last Legislature has 
been of advantage in at least one district, where the deputy 
sheriff acted as truant officer. This law seems in its applica- 
tion to be much superior to its predecessor, because it is both 
specific and direct. 

During the last two years four new districts have been 
created and one old one abandoned, making at the present time 
twenty-four districts in our county. 

Several of the larger districts have very creditable school 
libraries, and in a few instances these have been secured through 
the inspiration aft'orded by the State Board of Examiners' out- 
line of the Young People's Reading Circle work. 

Respectfully submitted, 

W. S. Young, 
County Superintendent. 



CROOK COUNTY. 

In April, 1908, in the second year of her second term as 
County Superintendent of Crook County, Airs. Jennie Davis 
Pearson resigned from the office, and Maude Sims was ap- 
pointed to finish the unexpired term. 

The work had been well and faithfully done and was easily 
continued. 

The County Institute was held June I5th-i8th, with the 
superintendent as conductor, and Dr. J. F. Brown of Laramie 
as instructor. The enrollment showed forty-six teachers in at- 
tendance. There was unusual interest shown during the entire 
session, which was demonstrated by the number of papers pre- 
viously prepared on instructive subjects and read by some of the 
teachers ; by their short talks on various methods used in their 
respective schools, and their ready response to the instructor's 
questions ; thereby making the institute one of the most pleasant 
and profitable ever held in Crook County. 

The employment of Eastern teachers, with their latest meth- 
ods gained from frequent attendance upon teachers' meetings and 
associations has done much towards promoting deeper interest 
in the schools of pupils, parents and trustees. 



42 Biennial Report 

Could we not ^et these teachers, it would be impossible to 
keep one-half of the schools of Crook County in session the 
allotted time, even by workingr our home teachers twelve months 
in the year. 

Our home teachers appear ambitious to raise their standard 
of excellence by taking- advantage of the Spearfish Normal School 
in South Dakota. A number of our resident teachers attended 
the State Teachers' Association held at Sheridan, December 31- 
January 2, 1907-1908. 

Most of the teachers are subscribers of the JVyoniiiig School 
Journal, thus becomino- members of the Teachers' Association. 

In 1907-1908 not less than ten new school buildings have 
been erected in the county, and the ecjuipment is improving. 

During the past two years wages have been raised from 
five to ten dollars in most of the districts. 

School boards are working more in harmony and taking more 
interest in the betterment of the schools than heretofore. 

The Crook County Children's Reading Circle still continues, 
new books are frequently being added to the already large list. 

The leaving ofif of four of the higher branches required for a 
first grade certificate, would, in my opinion, be more just dian 
are ihe present requirements. 

District No. 3 was divided in 1907, making 17 districts in 
the county. 

The future prospects for Crook County, educationally, are 

very encouraging. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Maude Sims, 
County Superintendent, 



FREMONT COUNTY. 

The progress in our schools, as well as the increase in the 
number of schools during the past two years, is gratifying. The 
opening of the reservation has given us more settlements and 
also more and better teachers. This is shown in the increase 
of teachers' salaries and the length of the terms of school. The 



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lowest salary now paid is $50 — and rang-ing- as high as $70 — 
in the district schools, while in the graded schools there has 
been an increase of at least $10 per month. 

There are now thirty-one districts emplo}ing- sixty teachers, 
the majority of these l)eing normal school or university gradu- 
ates. Fifty eighth grade diplomas were issued this year to the 
pupils of the various schools of the county, completing work 
as required by the Illinois course of study. While I have not 
been able to personally conduct these examinations, we iind the 
issuing of these diplomas an incentive to more thorough work and 
better attendance. Five of these eighth grade graduates took 
the regular teachers' examination this fall and passed creditably. 
I mention this to show the character of the work that is being 
done in the district schools. . 




Lander Public School. 



We have been very fortunate in securing an excellent corps 
of teachers throughout the county and earnest and energetic 
school boards. 



44 Biennial Report 

s 

We have one year of high school work this year at River- 
ton, Shoshoni and Bader. The Lander school has a regular 
four year high school, and Thermopolis has a two year high 
school. 

The institutes in 1907, conducted hy Superintendent F. E- 
Matheny of Casper, and in 1908 by Dr. Frank H. H. Roberts of 
Denver Urnversity. were well attended. The high quality of work 
done, the many practical applications and suggestions, and the 
enthusiasm of the work well done helps to elevate the standard 
of our teachers and schools. 

The text-books for the several grades were recommended 
by the institute to be used in the schools where new supplies 
were needed. We hope soon to have uniform text books through- 
out the State. 

I would recommend that music be taught in our schools^ 
and that we adopt uniform text books. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Allie Davis, 
County Superintendent, 



JOHNSON COUNTY. 

In compliance with the request of the State Superintendent, 
I submit the following report of the schools of Johnson County, 
for the two years just past : 

There are thirteen regular school districts in Johnson County, 
one having been established this year. In these thirteen dis- 
tricts, there are twenty-two schools, the enrollment of which is 
about eight hundred pupils 

There has been a noticeable improvement in the rural schools 
of the county. The citizens of all parts of the county have 
shown a deep and lively interest in the welfare of the schools. 
Much of the success in the country schools is due to the more 
efificient district trustees that are now in office. They are more 
careful in the selection of their teachers. Over half of Johnson 
County teachers have had normal training. Better salaries are 
now being paid ; $45.00 per month is the lowest, while several 
rural schools pay $60.00 per month. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



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The terms are long-er in most of the districts than ever before, 
six months .being- the shortest term taught this year. 

In several districts new school houses have been built, and 
many old ones have been painted and newly furnished, and 
the grounds and fences improved. We still have the little log 
school house with dirt roof in many places. 

Buffalo has a school of which Johnson County can well 
be proud. It is the only well graded school in the county. 
They have two fine buildings, well equipped with the best and 
latest books and apparatus. Only teachers with training and 
experience are employed, and good salaries are paid. Johnson 
County has a county high school, at Buffalo, the first and only 
one in the State established and conducted under the law passed 
by the last Legislature. Over seventy pupils are enrolled this 
3' ear. Two four year courses are offered, a Latin-scientific and 
English course, also a two year commercial or business course 
is given. 

Interesting and inspiring Teachers" Institutes are held each 
year. All the meetings are well attended by a large number of 
bright, active teachers and many citizens interested in school 
work. Speaking generally, our schools are improving along 
many lines, and in hope for much greater advancement in the 
next few years. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Margaret Lothian Smith, 

County Superintendent, 



LARAMIE COUNTY. 

The summary for the year closing April 30, 1908, showed a 
total number of one hundred forty-seven schools maintained 
in this county. One hundred fifty teachers were employed. 
The total enrollment as reported by the various districts was 
two thousand nine hundred ten pupils. 

This report showed an increase of nineteen schools, twelve 
employed teachers and two hundred fifty-four pupils for the 
last two years. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



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48 Biennial Report 

Nine new school houses were buiU during the time, and 
many improvements were made to others. 

On account of the growing population, especially in the 
districts interested in dry farming, a decided growth has been 
made in the last few months. Eighteen new schools haye been 
established in the county since May ist, 1908, thus an increased 
number of teachers are now employed in our rural schools. The 
corps of teachers haye been enlarged by the addition of one new 
member, both in Sunrise and in Wheatland, while in Cheyenne 
four new teachers haye been employed. 

New additions are being constructed to both the Johnson and 
Corlett school buildings in Cheyenne, which will soon be com- 
pleted and ready for occupancy this fall. 

In the rural schools, in many cases, the terms haye been 
lengthened, also the salary of the teachers raised. The lowest 
salary now paid is forty-fiye dollars per month, except in a fevy 
cases of the isolated schools, established for one pupil. 

Great benefit has been derived from the introduction of a 
uniform system of books in the county, which has eliminated 
useless expense to the districts, while a decided improyement 
has been noticed in the schools. 

Interesting and inspiring Teachers' Institutes have been held 
each year. At the last annual session one hundred sixty-one 
teachers were enrolled, much enthusiasm and interest was mani- 
fested by both teachers and instructors. The teachers were 
unanimous in declaring the session to be the most interesting 
and helpful ever held in the county. 

The parents' and teachers' meetings have been continued 
successfully in the various districts. Much good has resulted from 
these, as they have served to bring about more unity between 
parents and teachers, also to acquaint the parents with the work- 
ings of the schools and their needs. 

Altogether, the outlook is bright, and we look for much 
good work this year. 

Most sincerely yours in the work, 

Alice M. Sampson, 
County Superintendent. 
By Nellie Sampson, Deputy. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 49 

NATRONA COUNTY. 

The schools of Natrona County continue to show a slow 
but encourag-ing improvement. Each year brings us more school 
funds, enabling us to build new school houses, furnish better 
equipment, secure good teachers, and hold longer terms of school. 
, We now have eighteen school districts, furnishing employ- 
ment, when the schools are all in session, to thirty-four teachers, 
and having a total enrollment of five hundred twenty-three pupils 
in public schools and seventeen in private, besides twenty-four 
in kindergarten. 

The Casper schools, under the efficient management of Mr. 
Matheny, are doing excellent work. They have an unusually 
strong- corps of teachers this year, eleven in all. A night school 
is also being conducted by Supt. Matheny, which is proving 
very popular, and resulting in much good. 

Several new school buildings have been erected recently in 
rural districts, and others will be built in the spring. 

Five districts have purchased the Children's Reading Circle 
books, and find them very interesting and helpful. ^lost of 
the other districts can not afiford to put them in unless the 
teachers and pupils will make some special effort to raise the 
funds. 

One of the hardest problems to meet at present is the one 
of school boards. Too frequently men are put in as trustees, 
who have no interest whatever in the schools, and are hopelessly 
ignorant and careless in all matters pertaining thereto. Almost 
Avithout exception, where we have educated, interested men on 
the school boards, we have well equipped school houses, good 
attendance and interested pupils. 

The change in the law regarding time of sending in reports 
by district officers has saved the County Superintendents much 
trouble and annoyance. The compulsory school law also has 
proved very beneficial. 

The ruling by the State Board of Examiners, whereby they 
issue a certificate a grade lower than the one held by an applicant 
from another state, causes many more 2nd and 3rd grade certifi- 
cates to be in force than heretofore. 

Our institutes are well attended and prove very helpful to 
the teachers. The schools not being near enough together to per- 



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mit of teachers' meetings, the institute is the only means of 
getting all the teachers together, and we find the session all too 
short for the many questions coming up for discussion. 

Speaking of the schools generally, they are, with one or 
two exceptions, in very satisfactory condition. 

Respectfully suhmitted, 

Effie C. Rogers, 
County Superintendent. 



SHERIDAN COUNTY. 

In accordance with your recjuest, I submit the following 
report, for the years 1907- 1908: 

There has been considerable advancement made in the schools 
of this county during the past two years. By the school census 
the number of pupils has increased from 2,492, in 1906, to 3,084, 
in 1908. Several new school houses have been built, and the 
equipment improved in. many others. In Dayton, a wing has been 
built to the school house, making a comfortable two-room build- 
ing, and enabling the district to dispose of an old building 
which was entirely unfit for a school room. In Arvada a new 
frame building takes the place of the dilapidated log one that 
has done service for a number of years. In district No. 18, 
which is twenty-five miles in length, two small frame school 
houses have been built this year, and a third one will soon be 
completed. In Dietz, a wing was built to the one-room building 
last year, and a new school house erected at Mine No. 5 this 
year, making five school rooms in district No. 28. In district No. 
30, a comfortable frame building has taken the place of an old 
log one, rented by the district. In Monarch a two-story building 
has been built, with school rooms below, and a large hall above 
for entertainments. The old building, owned by the Monarch 
Coal Company, has been turned into a gymnasium for the miners. 

In Carneyville, the one-room building proved inadequate, and 
it was sold and a new two-room building is now rapidly nearing 
completion. 

In Sheridan a two-room brick building was erected in 1907, 
and this year a portion of a high school building has been put 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 51 

up. This contains four commodious school rooms, laboratory, 
and office, with heating- plant and toilet rooms in the basement. 
It is expected that the district will be able to raise enough money 
to complete this building in a few years. For a number of years 
this district has been bonded to the limit, and each year votes 
all the special tax allowed by law, viz., 10 mills. The law 
limiting the amount to be raised by bonding to two per cent of 
the assessed valuation has prevented the district from building- 
adequate school houses. If property were assessed at its full 
valuation, or if the i)er cent of taxation were raised, this diffi- 
culty would be obviated. 

Eighty-three teachers are now doing work in the county. 
Seven of these have been graduated from the Sheridan high 
school, and three of them are natives of Sheridan County. Of 
these, one was graduated from the Wyoming University one has 
practically completed the course of study in a Wisconsin State 
Normal, and the other has attended the summer school at the 
Wyoming University, after graduation from the Sheridan high 
school. This shows that we are beginning to produce our own 
teachers. 

One new district has been created from a part of district 
No. 24, making 33 in the county. 

Four districts voted a special tax of ten mills this 
year, while six voted none. The others voted from i to 7^ 
mills. The law giving $150.00 from the general county school 
fund to each district having a school census of eight or more 
pupils, tends to prevent consolidation of districts, and causes 
districts to work for a division, when there seems to be no other 
reason than a desire to obtain more of the general fund, ahd 
thus avoid a special tax. I believe this fund could be abolished, 
or divided pro rata, with better results. 

The law passed by the last Legislature, compelling district 
clerks to make their annual report to the County Superintendent, 
on or before the fourth Monday in May, for the year ending- April 
30tli, preceding, causes clerks and superintendents much incon- 
venience. In order that the report be properly and correctly 
made, it must be done after the school census is taken, and the 
teachers have made their term reports to the clerks. Conse- 
quently, as the majority of the schools are still in session, the 
teachers must make reports to April 30th, and additional reports 



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for the rest of the term. By law the (hstrict clerks have until the 
first Monday in August, to file the school census in the office of 
the County Superintendent. The district treasurers must publish 
a report of the financial condition of the district the first week 
in July. 




Sheridan High School. 

If the district clerks and treasurers could report at the same 
time, directly after the annual district meeting, which should 
be changed from the first Monday in May to some time when 
the majority of the schools were closed — the first Monda\' in 
July, perhaps — there would be much econoni}- of time and energy 
on the part of school officers, that could be much better expended 
in the solution of other school problems. 

The compulsory attendance law, passed by the Leg'slature 
of 1907, has resulted in a better attendance of pupils. While 
not so strictly enforced as it should l)e, it has been beneficial, 
and much superior to the preceding law. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Edith S. Worthington. 

County Superintendent. 



SWEETWATER COUNTY. 

In comparing present conditions of the schools of Sweet- 
water County with those embodied in my report of two rears ago, 
I find the improvement even greater than I had thought. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



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The number of sehools has increased from thirty-two in 
1906, to forty in 1908. 

At Superior and at Gunn, two new mining towns of the 
county, new commodious school buildings have been erected. 

Other new districts are using temporary or rented buildings, 
until such time as they can afford to l)uild good substantial 
school houses. 

District No. 12 will be abandoned this year on account of all 
the land in the district having been sold last year to a company 
of sheep men, causing the removal of the children from the 
district. 

During- the past two years, the new plan of teachers' certifi- 
cates being recommended by the State Board of Examiners, and 
being issued by the State Superintendent, has been highly pleas- 
ing to Sweetwater County. 

We have had but two failures upon examination for cer- 
tificates, and but two third grade certificates in the county. The 
high grades made by almost all applicants for second grade cer- 
tificates have been very gratifying to the County Superintendent. 

The salaries have been raised until at the present time we pay 
■from $60.00 to $75.00 per month to our rural teachers. No 
district in the county would think of offering a teacher less than 
$60.00 per month. 




Rock Spk-ings High School. 



Since our last report, the Rock Springs schools, under Dr. 
O. J. Blakesley and his excellent corps of teachers, have very 
markedly increased, both in enrollment and regular attendance. 

The last census shows alwut 1.400 children of school age. 

The numl:)er of teachers has increased from nineteen to 
twenty-three. 



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Our supervisor of uiusic and drawino- now gives her entire 
time to that work, instead of ])art, as was th^ plan the past 
three years. 

School buildings have been repaired, and new floors of 
hard wood placed in the main building. Rooms have been 
rented down town for additional school room, and at the present 
time a new building- of twelve rooms is under favorable con- 
sideration, and will probal)ly be ready for occupancy in the early 
fall of 1909. 

It is expected to place some industrial work, manual train- 
ing and mining having been asked for. 

The high school has increased 300% since the last report 
and has a regular four years course. It has ten students in 
college or university, entering since the report made in 1906. 
The course of study has been supplemented with commercial 
work and distinct commercial subjects, equal to any course in 
any well regulated high school. Two machines are running 
most of the school day. The high school employs none but 
college graduates, it is accredited to the State University, and 
has a permit which admits to colleges in adjoining states, with- 
out examination. 

The Green River schools, under the faithful supervision 
of Mr. R. H. Mcintosh, are climbing rapidly toward the ideal 
public school. A fine new school building is under consideration, 
and ere long Green River will be able to boast of as finely 
equipped public schools as any town of its size in the State of 
"Wyoming. 

The people of Green River are alive to the welfare and 
best interests of its young people, and through the generosity 
of a few of its citizens, the schools w^ere presented with a 
piano, for use in the public schools. Green River has a Carnegie 
Library which solves the problem of "something for the boys 
and girls to read." 

The Reading Circle work has been faithfully done by many' 
of our teachers throughout the county, and the Children's Reading 
Circle work has made a fair beginning, although desired re- 
sults have not been secured. 

Two institutes have been held at Rock Springs — one con- 
ducted by Dr. Aven Nelson of the State University of Wvoming, 
and one by Dr. D. E. Phillips of the Universitv of Denver. 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 55 

Our institutes are always well attended and our teachers have 
expressed themselves as having- obtained much help and in- 
spiration from institute work. 

Our citizens arc always interested in our work, and by 
their presence and help and words of welcome, make the teach- 
ers glad that their field of usefulness lies in this particular spot 
of our beloved State of Wyoming. 

The State University has always been loyally supported by 
our teachers' institutes, and I am sure that every teacher in 
Sweetwater County wcuild advise every student who seeks ad- 
vice upon the subject of where to go to school, to attend our 
own State University. 

We wish our State University success and a great future 
of usefulness to our boys and girls who are soon to become the 
men and women of this great commonwealth. 

Yours for the best interests of the schools, 

Hattie Hale Wingo, 
County Superintendent. 



UIXTA COUXTY. 

Responding to your request that I prepare a brief s} nopsis of 
the progress and condition of the schools of Uinta County during 
the years of 1907-1908, I respectfully submit the following: 

Xo new districts have been added to the number already 
existing in Uinta County, which is twenty-seven, and by the 
recent settlement of the eastern boundary line of this county, 
both children and pro])erty were removed from our jurisdiction 
to tliat of Fremont County. 

The number of children of school age has shown an in- 
crease from 4.532 in 1906, to 4.5()3 in 1907, and 4,905 in 1908. 
The greater increase, as shown by the census of 1908, has been 
in the coal mining districts Xos. 2 and 10, and the agricultural 
districts Xos. 4 and 17. 

The number of children in daily school attendance shows a 
surprising increase throughout the county, due in some districts, I 
presume, to increasing school facilities, and again in other dis- 



56 Biennial Report 

tricts to the rigid enforcement of the compulsory school attend- 
ance law. 

The general county school fund shows an increase from 
$21,304.87 in 1906 to $22,304.60 in 1908. x\s a consequence 
of better financial conditions, the schools have newer equipment, 
better apparatus and longer school terms in nearly every dis- 
trict. Fifteen new school luiildings have been completed in 
the county during the past two years, five of which are two- 
room structures of brick or frame. Extensive improvements in 
the way of paint, fences, cupboards, trees, etc., are noticeable 
everywhere. 

Teachers' salaries have increased at least 25% in most dis- 
tricts of this county in recent years. 

]n common with the entire country, I'^inta County experi- 
enced a shortage of teachers in the fall of 1907, and our schools 
suffered correspondingly. During this crisis, the standand of effi- 
ciency was noticeably lowered and, then, several of the remote 
districts could not secure teachers to open their school until 
after the Christmas holidays. This year (1908) no difficulty has 
been found in seciu'ing- plent}' of competent and qualified teachers 
and apparently we have entirely recovered from the effects of 
last years' "dearth." 

The change in the teachers' certificate plan whereby the en- 
tire system is made a State in place of a county affair has been 
a boon to the County Superintendent and I believe has received 
the hearty endorsement of the teachers in this county. The bene- 
fits to be derived from taking up the books of the State Teachers' 
Reading Circle, as outlined by the State Board of Examiners, 
seems to appeal strongly to the teachers and incite them to care- 
ful, conscientious study. 

A great movement toward securing school libraries swept 
over the county in IQ07, with the result that the numljer of schools 
containing libraries increased from 6 in 1906 to 15 in 1907, and the 
number of volumes from 433 in 1906 to 2005 in 1907. The re- 
port of 1908 indicates an increase over this numbc" (17 schools 
containing libraries and 5628 volumes), but it is not so startling in 
contrast as 1906 and 1907. These libraries have been secured 
by the united efforts of a few teachers and pupils, although in 
districts the school boards have given material assistance. The 
State Young People's Reading Circle has been an excellent incen- 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 57 

tive in promoting- interest in these libraries as well as a reliable 
guide in selecting suitable and wholesome literature. 

We have inauguarated a system of eighth grade examinations 
and diplomas which is used throughout the schools of this 
country. I consider this plan a valuable factor in unifying the 
grade work of our schools and also in extending the average 
school life of the individual pupil. However, I am con\'inced 
still greater interest would be aroused in this plan, were it made 
a State in place of a County system, and I respectfullv submit this 
suggestion to the consideration of the State Superintendent of 
Pul^lic Instruction. 

In conducting our two last teachers' institutes we have intro- 
duced an outline which appears to differ from other institutes in 
the State. We have had three sessions, general, grammar, and 
primar}', each day. The grammar and primary sessions are held 
consecutively and the general sessions are of course the assembling 
of all members of the institute. The number enrolled in our 
institutes led to this division and the teachers seem to feel they 
are enabled to derive a great deal more benefit from the work, 
when given in this way. In 1907 we employed three instructors 
but I found two could cover the work very easily. While of 
course the plan is not thoroughly arranged, I have been very much 
gratified with its success so far. In the four years I have con- 
ducted institutes I have relied mainly upon our State University 
for instructors and lecturers and I desire to express my apprecia- 
tion of the never failing consideration and helpfulness received 
from this source. 

The law relating to a change in the school year was amended 
by the last legislature before • it was passed and as it stands 
now, it is a great inconvenience to our eight and nine months 
schools. The teachers' reports have to be made before April 30th 
so the clerk can incorporate them in his annual report, and this 
necessitates two sets of reports from the teacher, one for April 
and the complete term report for the year, or, for the one remain- 
ing month of May and then the following teacher has to pick 
up this stray month in her report the next April. This muddles 
her report and is almost sure to lead to inaccuracies as the same 
children are seldom enrolled from year to year. In graded 
schools children are liable to be counted twice and the enrollment 
in each grade to be reported double what it actually is. Shorter 



58 BiKNNiAL Report 

term schools can complete their year before April 30th, but there 
is a great deal of dissatisfaction over this law among- the teachers 
of the eight and nine months schools. The original bill made 
provision for this but the amendment was not so considerate. 

I would again like to express my convictions in regard to 
paying the members of our school boards, especially the clerk, 
fixed salaries per month. I do not advocate large salaries but 
enough to compensate them in a measure to leave their own inter- 
ests and devote themselves to the schools of their district. 

District boards have an immense amount of work devolving 
upon them. The clerk must give a great deal of his time each 
month to school affairs, and I cannot believe it is right to demand 
this sacrifice from men who have business interests of their own. 
Five dollars per month for each member and a little more for the 
extra work of the clerk seems to me a very moderate compensa- 
tion, but sufficient to demand in return accurate accounts, prompt 
attention to school matters, and a meeting of the board once or 
twice each month, a thing that does not occur in some districts 
more than three or four times a year. Business is carried on be- 
tween members almost entirely by correspondence — an unsatis- 
factory method. Clerk's reports would be more prompt were 
they made a business transaction and when delayed less compunc- 
tion would be felt about using drastic measures to obtain them. 

To give a general summary of our schools for 1907 and 1908 
We have reported 3,769 children enrolled in schools, 118 teachers 
employed, 74 school buildings and 1 1 1 schools. 

Our teachers are earnest, faithful workers, 90 pei cent of 
whom are normal trained or experienced teachers. The inex- 
perienced teachers spent their summer attending summer normals 
in order to better fit themselves for their work. 

I consider the schools of Uinta County are in a very encour- 
aging, prosperous condition. While there is room for vast im- 
provement, school boards, teachers and parents seem to be working 
together in harmony and much is being accomplished each year. 
Very respectfully yours, 

IvA T110MA.S Irish, 

County Superintendent. 




EvANSTON School Buildings. 



6o Biennial Report 

WESTON COUNTY. 

In compliance with your request, I herewith submit my 
second biennial report of the condition of the schools of Weston 
County. 

This county is divided into three school districts, all being 
in an excellent condition financially. 

The teachers, on the other hand, are well qualified, earnest 
and painstaking ; and the school boards make an earnest efifort to 
perform their duty in a prompt and impartial manner. 

The school of Newcastle employs six teachers and under 
the management of an earnest, strong principal, the school has 
grown to be a most excellent one. 

There is only one unfortunate feature, and that is the over- 
crowded condition of the upper grades. 

There has been a marked improvement in the grading of 
the schools in this county and today there are but few teachers 
who are not using every effort to follow the course of study as 
outlined. 

The average attendance throughout the county has been very 
good, but there are some cases of lax attendance, which as a 
rule are goverened by local conditions, where the pupils are de- 
tained at home for various reasons. 

Altogether the schools are in a fine progressive state ; teach- 
ers' standards have been raised ; salaries have been increased, and 
there is a better public sentiment toward teachers and school 
work in general. 

Our institutes for the past two years have been of a high 
grade. In April, 1907, we held institute, Dr. J. F. I>rown of the 
Wyoming State University being the instructor. The entire teach- 
ing force of the county were enrolled. All the teachers in at- 
tendance were well pleased with the instruction and inspiration 
received. 

The county institute of 1908 was held in August and was a 
"banner week" to all the teachers who attended. Dr. D. E. 
Phillips of Denver University was instructor. Dr. Chas. O. 
Merica of our own State University was also present for one day. 
Hon. F. W. Mondell also addressed the institute. With so many 
illustrious educators and guests, there could be but one result, a 
success for the institute. The best methods of school gfovern- 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



6i 



ment and teaching were ably presented by members of the insti- 
tute and many helpful discussions followed. 

I visit each school at least once each term and also at every 
change of teacher. 

During my four years' term in office I have been nuich in- 
debted to the State Superintendent, State Board of Examiners, 
school boards, teachers and to the local newspaper, for aid in 
my work. 

Sincerely yours, 

Anna C. Miller, 
County Superintendent. 




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NivwcASTLE School Buii.niNi.. 



State Board of Examiners. 



Hon. A. D. Cook, 

Siipt. Public Instruction. 

In accordance with a recent rule adop'.cd by the State Board 
of Educational Examiners the following- report is respectfully 
submitted for your consideration. 

CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS. 

It has been the constant effort of the members of the Board 
to adopt such a policy in regard to requests as would gradually 
increase the efficiency of teachers ; at the s:ime time it has been 
necessary not to move too rapidly or radically in this matter since 
an increasing number of teachers are required to meet bur school 
demands. It has, therefore, been the policy of the Board to hold 
rather strictly to requirements in considering applicants for higher 
grade of certificates, but to be more liberal in considering those 
who were candidates for the lower grades. Teachers presenting- 
certificates have been given due credit for credentials presented^ 
and at a recent meeting of the Board it was decided to give full 
credit to such applicants on all subjects in which they present 
legal grades as required by Wyoming law. The Board has fixed 
four as the number of examinations annually. It has been found 
that this does not always meet the necessities of teachers attend- 
ing these examinations. It has always been found that many 
teachers find it exceedingly difficult on account of distances to 
attend these examinations, and in order to meet the need of 
these candidates, temporary certificates under very careful re- 
strictions have been issued. These, of course, have not the sanc- 
tion of the State law, but there seemed to be no other way out 
of the difficulty. Two tables showing the work of the Board in 
regard to the certificates are attached to this report which cover 
the four examinations taken in March, June, August and No- 
vember, 1907, and prepared by Miss Hebard, who was then Sec- 
retarv of the Board ; the other covering examinations taken in 



SUPERIXTEXDEXT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 63 

March. June and August. 1908. The figures in these two tables 
show with reasonable accuracy the amount of work done by the 
members of the Board on the question of teachers' certificates. 

READING CIRCLE WORK. 

At its first meeting the Board adopted the policy of giving 
credit for securing a certificate for professional reading done by 
teachers. This has worked out very satisfactorily, for a start, at 
least, has been made toward securing a better professional spirit 
on the part of the teaching corps of the State. This work, when 
handled by one central board of three members, necessarily is not 
without some discouraging features, but the books read were of 
a reasonably high order of professional literature and most teach- 
ers showed a thoroughly genuine eflfort to take this work up in 
the right spirit. Another course of reading for pupils in the 
several grades below High School was authorized by the Board, 
and this work has been under the personal direction of Miss He- 
bard and it is due to her efiforts that such satisfactory results along 
this line have been obtained. 

THE OPER.\TION OF THE CERTIFICATE LAW OF I907. 

At the last session of the Legislature a somewhat radical de- 
parture in the matter of the certification of teachers was put al- 
most entirely into the hands of the State Board of Examiners. 
But one general criticism has come to the Board as such : that 
criticism was in the form that the County Superintendents of the 
several counties were left entirely out of consideration. In order 
to meet this, which seems a just criticism, at a recent meeting of 
the Board it was suggested to have all applicants for recommen- 
dation for certificates be made to the Board through the County 
Superintendent of the county in which the candidate proposes to 
teach. The actual working out of the rule has, of course, not 
yet been tried, but it is the opinion of the Board that it will 
meet and remedy the difficulty suggested above. 

FINANCIAL. 

When the State Board of Examiners organized in ]\Iarch, 
1907, about two hundred dollars was turned over by the re- 
tiring Board. The Legislature had appropriated four hundred 



64 Biennial Report 

dollars for the work of the Board for the two years ending April 
ist, 1909, making- in all about six hundred dollars available for 
its work. The matter of traveling expenses of members of the 
Board, fees for members of the Board, printing of circulars and 
examination questions to administer the work of the Board, 
postage, express, and incidental matters of this sort soon con- 
sumed the whole amount available. Several of the matters of 
incidental expense have been taken care of by your office, but there 
is a large deficit against the account of the State Board of Ex- 
aminers. After the expenses of the next examination, which 
will occur November 27th and 28th, are in we will present a sup- 
plementary report in which we will make an exact accounting of 
the expenditures up to and including that date, in order that 
this may be presented to the legislature to take such action as 
seems wise to meet this deficit. There will also be the expense 
of the March examination, 1909, to provide for. In order that 
the State Board of Examiners may be properly administered for 
the period of April ist, 1909 to 1911, at least twelve hundred 
dollars should be available. We understand that there is a move- 
ment, which has the sanction of your ofifice, to ask the legislature 
to fix a small fee to be charged candidates for certificates. The 
proceeds of this would be turned to the credit of the State 
Board of Examiners. If this becomes a law it would doubtless 
provide sufficient funds, but if not, twelve hundred dollars should 
be asked from the legislature in the form of an appropriation. 

CONCLUSION. 

We desire to take this opportunity to express our appre- 
ciation of the help and co-operation that has been manifested to 
the Board by the teachers, school officials, and County Super- 
intendents of the State. We also desire to thank you, especially, 
for the co-operation of your office in all the legitimate work of 
the State Board of Examiners. 

Respectfully submitted, 

S. S. StockwEll, 

Secretarv. 



SuPIvRINTENDKNT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



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Examinations Given By the State Board of Examiners, 1907. 





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Exaininatioiis Given By the State Board of Examiners, 1908. 



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University of Wyoming. 



Hon. A. D. Cook, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Dear Sir : — Under separate cover I send you copies of the 
annual catalogue of the University of Wyoming and other puhli- 
cations containing information concerning the several depart- 
ments and schools of the University. I wish particularly to call 
your attention to the following matters constituting some changes 
that have taken place in the University since the puhlication of 
the last report of your department. 

NEW COURSES OE STUDY. 

'One year ago a department of Domestic Science was organ- 
ized in the University. Professor Minnie A. Stoner, a professor 
in the University of Ohio, was secured to take charge of the 
work in this department. Full courses in Domestic Science and 
Art leading to the degree of B. S. were offered at once and a 
considerable number of students enrolled for these courses. At 
the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in June. 1908, Miss 
Lottie A. Crawford, an instructor in the Colorado Agricultural 
College, was secured as an assistant in this department. It is the 
purpose to make this department strong and inviting. The en- 
trance requirements are the same as for the College of Liberal 
Arts. This course is not planned for just one class of women, 
neither is it intended as a trade school. The practical and scien- 
tific study of the problems of right living in connection with the 
science and art of home making it is believed present splendid 
cultural opportunities. Detailed description of the courses of 
study in this department will be found in the annual catalogue. 

A course in Veterinary Science is now being offered by the 
School of Agriculture. Dr. O. L. Prien, a graduate of the Mc- 
Killop Veterinary College, was secured to offer these courses. In 
connection with the Agricultural College these will offer to stu- 



Superintendent of Public Instruction. 67 

dents along these lines an opportunity to prepare themselves 
in the more elementary requirements in veterinary science. It is 
hoped that the L^niversitv may he able very early to so extend 
these courses as to offer a full course of instruction leading to 
the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Science. 

As stated in the last report, the University made arrange- 
ments a few years ago to offer a course in practical irrigation 
engineering. To this department has recently been added a 
course in civil engineering. The engineering courses of the State 
University are now so arranged that they have practically the 
same requirements for the freshman and sophomore years and 
the same requisites for admission as for the College of Liberal 
Arts. In this new State where so many problems are arising in 
connection with the water supply, this course in civil engineering 
and irrigation engineering, it is believed, will answer a real 
ncci\ and lie distinctly acceptable to the people of the State. 
Professor John C. Fitterer, M. S., of the University of Ohio 
and lately employed on extensive government surveys, is in charge 
of this department. 

THE NORMAL SCHOOL. 

Perhaps no department of the University ought to be so 
closely allied to the general educational work of the State as 
that of the Normal School. I wish particularly to call your at- 
tention to the fact that the State Normal School of Wyoming 
is not merely a sort of side issue at the University but that it is 
distinctly a school of its own. It is as much the State Normal 
School of Wyoming as the Normal vSchool located at Greeley, 
Colorado, is the State Normal School of Colorado. It offers two 
years of instruction along lines of teacher training and has the 
same requirements for admission as the College of Liberal Arts. 
In order, however, to be as helpful as possible to the common 
schools of the State, it is the purpose of the Normal School at 
once to offer short courses along professional lines for those who 
wish to teach in the common schools. 

I desire particularly to call the attention of vour department 
to the fact that this is the only teacher training school in the 
State. During the past year the demand from superintendents 
of schools throughout the state for teachers trained in ovir normal 
school has been far beyond our ability to supply. Young people 



68 Biennial Rkport 

over the State desiring- to teaeh and those already in the work 
desiring better positions might do well to remember that it is to 
the state normal that the superintendents will turn for their 
supply of well trained teachers. At the June, 1908 meeting of the 
Board of Trustees, Dr. John Franklin Brown, for several years 
principal of the Noi'mal school, resigned and Charles K. Buckle, 
Ph. D., a member of the faculty of one of the state normal schools 
of South Dakota and a teacher of ripe experience, was called to 
this position. 

.SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS. 

The following' schools and departments are now maintained : 

I. The Graduate School. 

II. The College of Liberal Arts. 

III. The Agricultural College. 

IV. The, School of Engineering. 

V. The Normal School. 

VI. The School of Commerce. 

VII. The Department of Domestic Economy. 

VIII. The Preparatory School. 

IX. The School of Music. 

SUMMER SCHOOL. 

In the last report of the president of the University to your 
department attention was called to the demand that the Univer- 
sity should maintain a summer school. Since that time three ses- 
sions of the summer school have been held. These have all been 
successful and protitalile to those who attend. The summer school 
is now a permanent feature of the University. If the teachers 
throughout the State could understand what splendid facilities 
are offered to them during the six weeks of this summer school.. 
two hundred teachers would be enrolled at the next session. 

NEW BL'ILDING. 

A need long felt at the University has been a residence hall 
for women. The Legislature of 1907 appropriated twenty-five 
thousand dollars to build such a hall. This Woman's Hall is 
now completed and is being occupied. In it girls who are attend- 
ing the University may find an attractive and comfortable home 
at very reasonable rates. The building is a beautiful building 



SUPKKINTKNDENT OP PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. 69 

with all modern conveniences and ought greatly to add to the 
attractions of the Universit}^ life of the women. 

CHANGES IN THE REgU IKEMENTS FOR ADMISSION. 

At a recent meeting of the faculty some changes were made 
in the requirements for admission to the various schools of the 
University. These changes are made in order to give greater 
latitude to high schools in framing their local courses of study 
and at the same time meet the requiremer.ts for admission to the 
schools of the University. The new requirements for admission 
which are self-explanatory, are as follows : 

Preparatory work offered In* candidates for admission is es- 
timated in terms of the unit. A unit is a suhject, running one 
year, of not fewer than thirty-four weeks, with five recitation 
periods per week. These recitation periods should he at least 
forty minutes long and students should not carry more than four 
such units at one time. 

Fourteen units are required for admission to the Junior 
class of the State Normal School and to the Freshman class of the 
other schools or departments. 

The following six and one-half units are required of all stu- 
dents : 

Alathematics — Elementary Algehra, 1J/2 tmits ; Plane Geom- 
etry, I unit. 

Language (other than English) — 2 units; English, 2 units. 

Additional requirements for Agricultural and Engineering 
candidates for admission : 

jNIathematics- — Solid Geometry, ^'2-unii: ; F'hysics. i uni;. 

The remainder of the fourteen units may 1)l' elected from 
the following subjects: 

Mathematics — Solid Geometry, 3<2-imit. 

Languages — Greek. 2 units; Gern^an, 2, 3 or 4 uni.s; Latin, 
2, 3 or 4 units. 

A single unit will not be acccp.cd in any language except 
in special cases. 

Science — Physics, i unit; Zoology, j/2 or i unit: Chemistry, 
I unit; Physiology (High School Grade). jZ-unit; Botany, ^ 
or I unit; Physical Geography (H'gh School), >2-unit. 

Elementary Psychology. j/S-unit. 

Elementary Pedagogy, j/2-unit. 



SUPERINTENDRNT OF PuBLIC INSTRUCTION. ^I 

History — General History, i or 2 units; Eno-]ish History, 
]A or I unit; Ancient History, i unit; U. S. History (High 
School), 3-6 or I unit; Medieval and Modern, i unit. 

Civics, 3'2 or i unit. 

Elementary Political Economy, ^2 or i unit. 

Students applying for admission to the courses in the School 
of Commerce may elect to offer the following; 

Commercial Law, 3^ or i unit ; Bookkeeping, i unit ; Com- 
mercial Arithmetic, j/i or i unit ; Short Hand and Typewriting, 
I unit. 

Additional elective for Normals, Engineers, Agricultural and 
Domestic Science ; 

Manual Training and Free-hand Drawing, i unit. 

Freshmen will he exjjccted at once to enter upon courses in 
harmony with the preparation indicated hv the units offered for 
admission. 

Students desiring to take college courses, having prepara- 
tory prerequisites which they have not offered, will he reipiired 
to make up such prerequisite. 

In such case if the student offered the full fourteen hours 
in other suhjects, a college credit of three-fifths value will he 
given for such work done in the preparatorv school. vSuch 
credits, however, can not he suhstituted for required work in the 
technical courses. 

P.\CULTV. 

A numher of changes have taken place in the faculty during 
the last two years and several additions have heen made thereto. 
Believing that your department as well as the people to wliom 
your report will go will he interested in knowing just who 
constitute the faculty of instruction in the Universitv, L append 
hereto a full list of the facult\- as now constituted. 

TIIK FArULTV OF IN.STRUCTION OF TIIF UNIN'KRSTTV OF WVO^TING. 

Cii.\RLKs Olr'Kr Mfrica, M. a., LL. D., 

President and Professor of Public Speaking. 

AvFN Nflson, M. a.. Ph. D., 

Professor of Biology and Cnrator of Rocky Mountain I Icr- 
barinni. 

Justus- Freeland Soulf, M. A., 
Professor of Greek and Latin. 



J2 Biennial Report 

Henry Merz, M. A., 
Professor of Gcnnan. 

Charles Bascom Ridgaway, M. S., 
Professor of Alaiheinatics. 

Agnes Matilda Wergeland, Ph. D., 
Professor of History and French. 

Helen Middlekauef (Wellesley), 

Professor of the English Language and Principal of the 
Preparatory School. 

Henry Granger Knight, M. A., 

Professor of Chei:tistry and State Chemist. 

June Etta Downey, M. A., Ph. D., 
Professor of Philosophy and English. 

Albert C. Dart, B. S., 

Professor of Mining Engineering. 

Grace Raymond Hebard, M. A., Pii. D.. 

Professor of Political Economy and Librarian. 

James DeLoss Towar, M. S., 

Professor of Agriculture, Director of E.vperiment Station 
and Superintendent of Farmers' Listitutes. 

Minnie Ava Nella Stoner, B. S., 

Professor of Domestic Economy and Dean of IVomen. 

Harol D. Coburn, M. a., 

Professor of Military Science and Tactics and Director of 
Physical Training. First Lieutenant in 8>th Infantry, U 
S. Army. 

Charles Kerns Buckle, M. A., Ph. D., 

Principal of the State Normal School and Professor of 
Education. 

Elmer George Hoefer, B. S., 

Prjjfessor of MecJianical Engineering. 

John Conrad Fitterer. M. S., 

Professor of Civil and Irrigation Engineering 

Francis Jerome Holder, M. A., Ph. D., 
Principal of the School of Commerce. 

Mary ^'lavens Clark, 

Assistant Professor of Piano and Director of the School 
of Music. 

Arthur Emmons Bellis, M. S., 
Assistant Professor of Physics. 



Superintendent of I^ublic Instruction. 73 

Ruth Adsit (Iowa State Normal). 
Supervisor of Training School. 

Ross Brockway Moudy, M. S., 
Assistant State Chemist. 

William Harlow Reed, 

Curator of the Museum and Instructor in Geology. 

Frank Edgar Hefner, M. S., 
Assistant Station Chemist. 

Leslie B. McWethy, B. S., 
Instructor in Agronomy. 

Frank Arthur Smith, B. S., 
Assistant in Chemistry. 

Marion S. Rickel, 

Instructor in Vocal and Orchestral Music. 

James DeFrees LeCkon, B. A., 

Registrar. Instructor in Shorthand and Typewriting. 

Lottie A. Crawford, B. S., 
Assistant in Domestic Economy. 

Alpiieus Davis Faville, B. S., 
Instructor in Animal Husbandry. 

Robert J. Cowper, 

Assistant in Shopzvork. 

Ethel Merriam, 

Instructor in Drazving. 

Ethel Brown, 

Supervisor of Music in Training School. 

Etta Kennedy, 
Grace Drew, 
Clara Prahl, 
Martha Wallis, 

Grade Teachers in the State Normal School. 

I wish to thank your department for the continual interest 
manifested in the University and for valuable assistance rendered 
us from time to time. 

Yours very ruly, 

Chas. O. Merica^ 

President. 



BIENNIAL REPOR T 

STATE SUPERINTENDENT 
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



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1909-1910 




State Catttoi. at Cheyenne 



STATE OF WYOMING 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



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State Superintendent 



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Public Instruction 



1909-1910 



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STATE ()F \\\()M1.\G. 

( )FF1CK OF 

Si'i'KRixTi':\i)i-;.\T oi' rii-.i.ic IxsTkrcTioA. 

Clll•;^ i:\xi:, W^o.mixc. 

Ttt His li.vccHciicy, 
Bryant B. Brooks. 

Coc'crnor of U 'yoiuiiK/. 
Sir: — 1 liave the honor to transmit lierewitli the IJit-nnial 
Report of this office for the two years ending April 30. u>io, set- 
ting forth the con(htions of this department, as re(|nired hv law. 

\'ery respectfull}' \-ours. 

A. 1). C(H!K. 

Superintendent of Tublic ln>tructiou. 



REPORT 



Offich ok 
State Stpkrixtendent of Pi'blic Instkl'ctiox. 

In compliance with law 1 have the honor to submit herewith 
the report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for 
the two years ending April 30, 19 10. 

The close of another biennial period marks another milestone 
in tlie educational advancement of Wyoming. There has been a 
marked increase in the number of school children and a corre- 
sponding increase in school attendance. Two years ago the total 
number of children between the ages of six and twenty-one years 
in Wyoming was 28,769. On April 30, 1910. the number was ^2,- 
334. The total enrollment reported April 30. 1908, was 21.318, 
while for the year ending April 30, 1910, it was 24,584. The 
number of teachers employed in 1908 was 899, while in i<;io the 
number was 1109. The great increase in attendance is no doubt in 
a large measure due to an excellent truancy law for which Dur 
legislatm-e should receive credit. 

The schools of Wyoming are in a splendid ccjudition, all 
things considered. In the cities and towns of larger size j^racti- 
cally all schools are conduced for nine months each year. In the 
villages and rural schcjols the terms are shorter, but still the terms 
are oi sufficient length to make an average of six and one-half 
months per }'ear, an increase of one month in average over that 
shown in the report two years ago. 

COMPUL.SORV KDL'CATION. 

The compulsory education law as amended Iw' the ninth legis- 
lature has been a distinct advance. Reports from various school 
men have shown that the law now is keeping in school many 
children who would without such a measure either be very ir- 
regular in attendance or who would remain away altogether. No 
law is operative, however, which jjublic opinion and the officials do 
not support, and wdiere officials have l)een lax and where ])ublic 



6 l')ii',x.\i.\i. ki; I •OKI- 

opinion lia> l)Lcn i n (ii lit c rent, tlie conipulsor)' edncation measure 
lias not been as well enforced as it should be. The teachers now 
are. under the terms of the act, responsible for reixirting de- 
Hnquence of ])upils to the truanc\- ot^cers. Xot all the teachers 
have exercised the care in making" a ])rompt report, if any was 
made at all. that should have been exercised. It is hoped that the 
])eople o.f our slate will, dinging the next two years, become thor- 
oughh- aroused to the necessit}- of seeing that all the children of 
our commonwealth 1)e given an t)pporluniiy to ac(|uire at least a 
common school education, and that the superintendents, princi- 
pals and teachers will do their i)art in e\ery case to carrry out 
the spirit as well as the letter of the truancy law where duties de- 
\-olw u])on them uudei" its terms. 

cii 11,1) l..\!■,oi^ 

Closeh' akin to compulsor_\- education i^ the child labor ]M-ob- 
lem. Indeed most states are beginning to recognize this. In 
>uch states often one measure embodies the princi])le that ever\- 
child within certain age limits shall ha\e the oi)portunit}- of ati 
education with that which provides no child within certain pre- 
scribed age limits shall engage at laboi- in certain stii)ulated occu- 
l)ations. \\'yoming as yet has passed no law restricting employers 
in the hiring of children, except the law forbidding the emi)loy- 
ment of children in mines. 'Vn ihi> ^houhl be added other re- 
strictions. 1'he law of Massachusetts relating to "({mployment 
of Women and Children" as gi\-en in Chajjter 514. Acts of lyoy. 
embodies many [principles that could well lie incor])orated into the 
laws of W'xdming. ( )ne provision of this act seems lo merit spe- 
cial consideration. 1 (juote from Section 57: 

■"Xo child under sixteen \ ears of age shall be emplo)'ed in 
a factorv. workshop, or mercantile establishment unless his em- 
plover procures and keeps on tile, accessible to the truant offi- 
cers of the cit}- or town, and to the district jiolice and inspectors 
of factories and jiublic buildings, an age and schooling certificate 
and kee])s two complete lists of all such minors emi)loyed therein, 
one on tile and one conspicuously posted near the i)rinci|)al en- 
trance of the building in which such children are empkn'ed, and 
also keeps on file and sends to the superintendent of schools, or. 
if there is no sui)erintendent, to the school committee, a comj^lete 
list <»f the names of all minors emploved therein who cannot 



vScn':i<l XTI'XDKXT OF I'l I'.l.ir I .\S'l'Kt(."ll(»\. -J 

read at sight and w ritt- legibly .simple sentences in the English 
langtiage."" 

( )ther provisions explaining and amplifying the one above 
(|uoted are eml)odied in the statute but the stiggestion offered 
in this paragra]:)h will no doubt be sufficient to illustrate the type 
of law recommended for om- own statute books. 

COl^NTV SUPKKIX'Tl'XDKNTS. 

Count}- v^uperintendents of schools are the [)oorest paid (jffi- 
cial> in the state. I was about to (fualify this In' saving that 
they are the poorest paid when their necessary qualifications are 
considered, but I do not think any qualification of mv statement 
is necessar}-. The maximum salary paid to coinit}' su])erintend- 
ents is $900.00 per annum, a monthly compensation of $75.00. 
It is unfortunately true that otu^ constitution contains a jjrovision 
fixing the maxinnim salary of certain countv offices, of which the 
office of comity superintendent is one and the lowest in the list. 
The state legislature could well be entrusted with the task of 
measuring and establishing the relation between salary and effi- 
ciency of official ])ositions, and that clause in the constitution 
should be amended. I recommend that the legislature take the 
necessary ste])s to allow the peo])le of the state the opportunitv 
<il remo\ing that objectionable clause from the constitution. At 
l)resL-ni the maximum salary that ma\' be ])aid to a county super- 
intendent in a county of the first class in accordance with the 
limit fixed by the constitution, is $1000.00. and steps should be 
taken l)y the eleventh legislature to raise the salaries of County 
Superintendents in all counties to the maximum permitted by 
the constitution. It is greatly to be ho])ed that the people of the 
state will deem the proper administration of the schools in the 
several counties of sufficient moment that the two-thirds vote 
necessary t^ make an amendment to the constitution ma^■ be 
secm-ed. 

MIMMIM SAi.Ain'. Tl-:.\CM.KRS" I'1-;XSI0XS AXI) Ti: X I ' KI-; Oh' Ol'l'lOK. 

( )nc of the most serious impediments to a pro])er and suc- 
cessful administration of om- schools is the small salar\- ])aid to 
the teacher. Two years ago I referred to this same subject. I 
called attention to the fact that there had been a great increase 



8 BlKNNJAI. Rl'J'OKT 

in the number of teachers in the state l)ut that of this increase 
ahnost none were men. The ratio of women t() men teachers is 
greatly to the advantage of the former and constantly the relative 
nnmljer of women in the profession is increasing. There is no 
(jtiestion but that lady teachers are much better fitted for instruct- 
ing children in the grades below the high school, in the ninth, 
tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, however, there are a num- 
ber of reasons why it is an advantage to both boys and girls to 
have instruction from competent men teachers. Boys especially 
are apt to feel that school life is one "for girls" when the entire 
teaching corps is feminine. As said in the previous biennial re- 
port, the fact that other lines of work olTer a larger return finan- 
cially, is one reason for the fact that men are leaving the profes- 
sion. There is, however, another which is more potent, and that 
is the uncertainty of tentire and the strong likelihood that just at 
the point in life when physical decline begins, school officials are 
apt to displace such an one by some rugged young man. Un- 
certainty of tenure as well as low compensation are turning 
many persons from the teaching profession, when b}- every in- 
stinct such persons are eminentl}- ((ualified for the work. 

Dr. Cirace Raymond Hebard, professor of political econom_\- 
and librarian at the Wyoming State L'niversity, read a pa])er at 
the State Teachers' Association at Laramie in 190:; that I feel 
goes to the heart of the ])rol;)lems above mentioned. She recom- 
mends that a law be passed fixing a minimum salary for teachers 
of certain specified (jualifications, and ftu-ther recommends that 
teachers who have had a certain definite amount of experience of 
which a certain number of years shall have been spent in teach- 
ing" within the state, shall upon retirement be entitled to a state 
pension. Already several states have passed laws which fix 
minimum salaries and others have ])rovided pensions. 

Several states have passed laws which provide for a more 
certain tenure of office for teachers. I feel that no teacher, en- 
gaged as he is in public service, should be deprived of the means 
of gaining a livelihood without an opportunity to be heard in his 
own defense. It should be incumbent on the board who employs 
the teacher to show cause why such teacher should be dis- 
charged if it deems it necessary to dispense with his services. 
There should, of c(^urse, be a period of probation within which the 
teacher should be recjuired to show himself capal:)le of master- 



Sii'Kiux'rKXDKNT oi^ Prr.Lic IxsTRrcTiox. g 

ing the situation, l)ut after the expiration of that period, I feel 
that he sliould Ije freed from the annual and almost perennial need 
for worry over his tenure. I recommend, therefore, the pas- 
sage of a law ensuring to teachers greater certainty in their ten- 
ure of office. 

'tUl'; STATl'! r.OARI) OF IvXA.M IXl'lKS. 

The tenth legislature re-compiled a number of laws alread\ 
on the statute books and made a few changes, some of which 
were minor and some major in importance. Among these law^ 
was one relating to certification of teachers and the State Board 
of Examiners. It is. 1 think, unnecessary for me to dis^cuss at 
length the provisions of these laws. Some few facts need com- 
ment, however. ( )ne of the features of the new measure per- 
mitted the Secretary of the Hoard of Examiners to collect fees for 
certificates. These have aggregated from April ist. 1909, to 
September 30th, k^io, a period of eighteen months, $2,076.35. 
The legislature appropriated $1,500.00 for a contingent fund. for 
the r.oard of Examiners, but out of this all expenses of the board 
h'AVQ had to be paid as well as the per diem to which the mem- 
bers are entitled for their services. The amount has proved 
wholl}- inadequate. I therefore recommend that the legisla- 
ture allow the deficienc}'. The state will without doubt be out 
nothing since the income from certificates appears to be suf- 
ficient to |)a\- all expenses that have been incurrefl during tlie 
bienniuni. 

The duties of the secretarx- of the board have grown so 
arduous and reijuire such technical knowledge, that I feel a per- 
manent and salaried secretarv should be authorized by law. 
I'nder the ]M"esent system changes in- employment of persons act- 
ing as secretary have made changes in the secretaryship neces- 
sary, and this has worked to the disadvantage of teachers who are 
applicants for certificates and whose applications await the action 
of the board while a new secretary learns the intricacies of his 
duties. The responsil)ilities of such secretary should be in- 
creased, thus relieving the other two members somewhat ; an 
office should be provided at the capitol suitably e(|uipped ; the 
Superintendent of Public Instruction should be authorized to ap- 
point a secretary who shall devote his entire time to the work and 



10 BiKX-MAL Rl-:i'ORT 

who shall he given a salan- commensurate with the wide and 
technical knowledge that a successful secretary should ]')ossess. 

SI'A'I'I'. AI'I'OKTIOXMKX'I' OF l,.\XO FlXOS. 

The state acts generously to its schools. Congress granted to 
Wyoming. u])on its admission to statehood, certain lands and the 
rental of these or the interest on money derived from their sale 
for at least the minimum ])ricc of $10.00 per acre, is used for 
the support of the schools. ( )n referring to the records I find 
that in \Si)y the amount distributed to the schools of the state 
from the Common School Land Income Fund amounted to hut 
$10,520.76; in 1898 it amounted to $12,617.55. This fund has 
been so well handled and the land department so ably managed 
that the last distribution showerl a total of $150,212.91 ; making 
a per capita l)ascd on the total number of school age in the state 
of $5.04. Laramie couiUy, to which the largest share of this 
income was a])portioned, recei^'e(l about twice that which was 
apportione<t to the schools throughout the entire state twelve 
years ago. This speaks well for the management of the State 
Land Dei)artment. 

Tl'IAt'll 1-;Ks' INSTITI'TKS. 

The ((ualit\- of the work done at the Count}- Institutes is 
first class, v^ince the tenth legislature granted to the county 
superintendents a larger amount for conducting the institute, 
the problem oi conducting it successfully has been much simi)li- 
fied. 

A number of the institutes have been held late in the spring 
or after the close of school. In order that teachers may derive 
from institutes inspiration for the work of the year, it would be 
better should the law provide that all institutes should occur in 
that portion of the school year included between the middle of 
August and the first day of January; 1 recommend that the 
law providing for county institutes be amended to ])rovide such 
conditions. 

I'he law ])roviding for institutes jirovides that all teachers 
■"acluall}- engaged in teaching" in the county shall be entitled to 
the same compensation for attendance at institute that they 
A\duld have recei\'ed had the time been s])ent in teaching. The 



Sli'Kkixtkndkxt oi' l*ii!i.K I xsi'Ki rridx. ii 

_\ttorncy General some time" ago decided thai tiii> a])))lird t^ 
teachers who had been engaged "to teach"' diirini^- tlie scliool 
\ear following" such institute. In order that all ])()ssil)ilit\" of 
confusion on this point may be removed, I recommend that ihc 
phrase "in teaching" as given in the statute, be changed to the 
I'hrase "to teach." 

I recommend that an amendment be inserted in the law pro- 
viding for countA- institutes stipidating that no county institute 
continue for a period exceeding six days. 

In this same law. Section iiyt). R. ^>. 1890. as amended in 
Chapter 40. S. L. 1909. teachers are retpiired to attend institute 
unless excused by the count}' superintendent. Xo i)enalt}- is at- 
lached for failure to attend when not excused, and I recommend 
that an amendment be made ])roviding that failure to attend in- 
■4itute when not excused is just cause for refusing such teacher 
a certificate or the cancellation of a certificate alreadx in force 
:n the state, and any teacher wdio shall have failed to attend, shall 
be required to show cause wh}- the county su]ierintendent shall 
not recommend the wdthholding of a certiticate or the cancellation 
'if one i)reviouslv issued. Shotild the ])erson concerned fail to 
di.>\v cause wdiich shall appear to tb.e count\- su])erintendent full 
and sufficient, then the State Sti])erintendent shall upon recom- 
mendation of the County Superintendent cancel his or her certiti- 
cate or decline to issue one to such ])erson for the ])eriod of one 
year thereafter. .V provision of the abo\'e or similar character 
would no doubt strengthen the County Sttperintendents in the 
administration of the schools of the several counties. 

TIIK STATK l'XI\"KRSrr\". 

The State I'niversity has ])rogressed during the i)ast two 
years. A new .\ormal school building has been erected, at a cou- 
■^iderable oittlav of mone)-, which is beautiful in architectural de- 
sign and well suited to its ])iu'])ose. The spirit of the institution 
i< permeating the state. A com])lete re])ort on the alTairs of the 
institution is gi\-en elsewhere in this document and attention is 
called to it for a fuller discussion of affairs relatini-" thereto. 



12 BrRNNiAL Rrport 



ST ATI'; Tl'ACHlvKS ASSOCIATION. 



Since the publication of the last report two conventions of 
the State Teachers' Association have been held. ( )ne of these 
was held at Laramie in the holiday vacation of 1908 and the 
other at Rawlins the corresponding period of 1909. The attend- 
ance at these conventions has been gratifying. 

The problem (if support of the association is one that recurs 
each year, and is one of considerable portent to the teachers of 
the state. The county commissioners of the several counties 
have each year generously appropriated monc}- for the support 
of the Association. The Association feels warranted, however, 
in requesting the state for an appropriation to be used annually in 
defraying actual and necessary expenses of the Association. The 
hiring of speakers from a distance who will Ijring a message t(t 
the teachers of this state necessarily means a considerable out- 
lay of money. It costs alxiut $Aoo per annum to pay the ex- 
penses of the Association. 1 therefore respectfully recommend 
that $1,200.00 be appropriated to the State Teachers' Associa- 
tion, $600 of which shall 1)e available each year of the biennial 
period following the appropriation, subject to such restrictions 
and regulations on expenditure as may appear wise. 

DISTKIIU'TIOX Ol" IXCOMl'! I'ROM COMMOX SCllOOl. r,.\XI) 

ixcoMK Frxn. 

The law provides in Chapter 16. Article 135. R. S. 1910, that 
the State Superintendent shall on the thirty-first day of March 
of each year distribute the income from the Common School Land 
Income Fund to the counties of the state, ^['hc money is ap- 
portioned to the County Superintendents who in turn shall dis- 
tribute it to the districts. The statutes showing how the County 
Superintendents shall distribute this money are confused. In 
Chapter 136, x\rticle 1997, R. S. 1910, the law provides that the 
distribution shall be based on the number of children of school ai/c 
in the several counties, while in Cha]3ter 99, R. S. 1910. the num- 
ber of pupils /;; attendance during the year is made the basis. I 
recommend that the number of children of school age as de- 
termined by the last preceding annual school census shall be 
made the basis and that all confiicting clauses in the statutes be 
re])ealed. 



Sl'PKRlXTKNDENT OI'^ PuiiLIC I NSTRL'CTION. 



Sl'M.MAKV Ol' KKCOAl.MI'XDA'I'lOXS. 

1. The enactiiient of a child-laljor law. 

2. A constitutional amendment allowing legislature to fix the 

salaries of County Superintendents. 

3. Increase of salaries of County Superintendents to the max- 

imum allowed hv the constitution. 

4. The enactment of a law providing for greater securit\' in 

tenure of office for teachers. 

5. The amendment of the law providing for a "State P)Oard of 

Kxaminers" so that a secretary mav he ajipointed to this 
hoard hy the State Superintendent, who shall devote his 
full time to the work of the hoard. 
0. The amendment of the law relating to county institutes, so 
as to provide that institutes shall he held hetween the fif- 
teenth da}- of August and the first day of January fol- 
lowing; fixing six days as the maximum for holding insti- 
tute each year : placing a penalty on teachers for refusal 
or un-excused faihu'e to attend county institute. 

7. -\n approjjriation of $1,200 to the Wyoming State Teachers' 

Association, $600 of which shall he availahle each year 
of the hiennial period following for actual and necessar\- 
exi)enses of the conventions. 

8. The elimination from the statutes of the law i)ro\'iding for 

distribution of fmids for the su])port of schools in the 
several counties on the basis of pupils' attendance. At 
present there is a conflict in the laws relating to said dis- 
tribution. 

9. The appropriation of a contingent fund of $4,000 for the 

expenses of the ofifice of State Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Instruction for the l)iennial period ])eginning A])ril 
1st, lyi I. 



14 BiKxxiAr. RivPoRT 



( )n Atarcli 31. Kjoi;. the followinj^- amounts were (listril)Ulei 
from the Common School Land Income l^nid : 

County Biirollnu'iit .1 pj^ortiouincut 

Albany i-Z/o $ <S/)05.74 

J'ig" Horn 3.367 \(^.},■J0.7,6 

Carbon -2.n\T 10.516.51 

Conve!-sc ■ • • • 1,186 5.766.34 

Crook 1.491 /•-46--.S 

Fremont 1.888 (;.17Q.46 

Johnson 1.015 4.()34.i;3 

Laramie 4.400 2 1 .31;-'. 80 

Xatrona 694 3.374.23 

Sheridan 3.084 i4,(;'.j4.4i 

Sweetwater 1.958 . (;.5 19.80 

L'inta 4.905 23,848.1 1 

Weston 886 4.307.74 

Total 28.807 v$ 1 40.059.68 



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17 



PUBLIS SCHOOLS OF WYOMING FOB THE YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1909. 







Qualifications of Teachers 




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5 

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6 
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12 

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1 




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Total 


21 


258 


456 


165 


64 


87 


2 


15 



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PUBLIC (SCHOOLS OF WYOMING FOR THK YEAR ENDING APRIL tlU, I'JO'j. 



Libraries 



couN'j'iKS >;;:=: 

■A o 

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Albany I if 5,390,946.79 

Big Horn 5,522,959.43 

Carbon (>,792,825.00 

( 'onvpr.so 3,836,637.00 

Crook 3,201,070.48 

Fremont 3,263,836.00 

.lohnson 2,733,666. ."lO 

Laramie 9,.590,.513.57 

Natrona 2,714,005.64 

Sheridan 5,816,703.00 

Sweetwatei- 2,036,465.23 

Uinta 7,712,186.90 

Weston 2,,-)07,8.34.80 

Total i .S61,179,&51.3fi 



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25,751.00 % .tOO.OO 
1,320.01) 

16,.500.()0 25.00 

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17,100.00 200.00 

3,000.00 4,000.00 

67.400.00 1,280.00 

39,835.00 4,795.00 

8,000.00 

38,.5e7.66 5,850.00 

1,000.00 

!i;2.">7,353.66' 118,470.00 



2154 


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2860 


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1,780.2.-. 


1046 


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1,&35.5.5 


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29310 



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KSTIMATKT) VALUK OF SCHOOL PROPERTY IN COUNTIES FOR loiw. 



COUNTIES 



Buildings 



Hooks cV 
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Albany $43,826.00 

Big Horn 50,000.00 

Carbon i;i,4.52.Wi 

t 'onver.sp 70,000.00 

Crook .^O.ISO.OO 

Fremont 37,825.00 

■ lohnson 3O.-jOO.00 

Laramie 244,o;!7.5o 

Natrona .:1,3S5.00 

Sheridan iki,SOS.68 

Sweetwater .•!S,980.00 

Uinta I 112,250.00 

Weston 24,650.00 

Total i if873,394.1S 



% 7,570.00 % 3,490.00 % 



8,500.00 
8,143.00 
7,560.00 
2,970.00 

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11, .562.25 
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10,682.93 
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16,180.00 
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13,495.0:1 
3, .361. 00 
8,090.00 
3,949.28 

12, ,520.00 
3,4.50.00 




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21 



On March 31, 1910, the following amounts were (listril)uted 
from the Common School Land Income Fund : 



County 
Albany . . . . 
Big Horn . 
Carbon . . . , 
Converse . . 
Crook .... 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . . 
Laramie . . , 
Natrona . . . 
Sheridan . . 
Sweetwater . 

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Weston . . . 



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1.582 
1. 91 4 

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4,867 

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3.186 

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4,620 

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Apportioiiiiiciif 

$ 9,212.45 

18,152.61 

II. 128.56 

6,378.63 

7.977.07 

9.651-15 
5.032.31 

24.541-33 
3,287.64 

16,065.07 

10.977.29 

23,295.86 

4,512.94 



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$150,212.91 



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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF WYOMING FOR THE YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1910. 





Assessed Valuation 
of Districts 


Outstanding Bonded 
Indebtedness 


Amount of Bonds 
Redeemed 


Libraries 


COUNTIES 


No. of Volumes 


Value 




$ 13,291.523.13 
13,235.931.00 
15,907.231.00 
13,021,483.39 

7,629,263.40 
11,785,959.00 

6,858 036.15 
32,898,088.30 

6,990,144.00 
19,605,513.45 
12,377,616.00 
20.356,645.00 

6,118,633.46 


S 23,000.00 

■ 57,195.00 

600.00 

37,200.00 




3340 
2294 
3416 
2052 
607 
4369 
2201 
1655 
1247 
3841 
1908 
3117 
1794 


f 3,023.00 


Big Horn 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 




1,604.00 


i? 200 OO 

2,300.00 

400.00 

1,000.00 

lOO.OO 

10,000.00 

4,500.00 

2,795.00 


2,122.00 

1,287.50 

527.00 


Fremont 


48,700.00 
42.000 00 
40,000.00 
37,500 00 
136,240.00 
27,000.00 
33.100.00 
23,000.00 


2,835.00 




2,175.00 




2,242.00 


Natrona 


860.00 




3,049.00 




1,120.90 


Uinta 


7,600.00 


1.815.50 




1,200.00 








Total 


$180,076,067.28 


$505,535.00 


$28,895.00 


31841 


$23,860.9a 



Superintendent of Public Instructlon. 



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6 
6 
16 

4 


27 
17 
10 
13 
27 
20 

7 
41 
13 
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9 
12 
15 


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27 
35 
53 
22 
20 
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14 
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16 
57 
22 


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9 
17 

9 
19 

5 
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5 
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227 


500 


182 


62 


52 


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COUNTIES 


Buildings 


Books & 

Furniture Apparatus 


Total 


Albany 


$ 69,230.00 

114,925.00 

65,495.00 

34,950.00 

25,190.00 

36,525 00 

43,000 00 

292.289 00 

19,723.25 

9(1.909.08 

61,96.5 00 

126,252.00 

13,600.00 


$ 7,065.00 $ 5, 8*5.00 
13,265.00 ! 10 9-20 00 


$ 82.130.00 


Big Horn 


138,410.00 




9,485 00 
5.655.00 
4,519.25 
6 540 00 

5,385.00 
20.299.49 
4.160 00 

ii.ri.43 

8 893.80 


5 825.00 

13,500.00 

35,891.48 

5,415.00 

2,980.00 

13,690.00 

3,6-8.58 

9,8.50.65 

4.21 9.6S 


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54. 05.00 


Crook 

Fremont .. 

•Johnson 


66,600.73 

48,480 00 
51 365.00 


Laramie 


326 278.49 


Natrona 


27,561.83 


Sheridan 


117,931.16 


Sweetwater 


75,077.48 


Uinta 


18 418.00 11,844 00 
3,800.00 I 4,8C0 00 


156,514 on 


Weston 


22,200.00 






Total 


$1,000,053.33 


$118,655.97 1 $127,749.39 


$1,246,458.69 





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<rHO0L FUNDS DISBURSED AND REMAINING ON HAND FOR THE YEAR ENDING 

APRIL 30, 1910. 




Albany S 34,267, 

Big Horn ... 49,009, 

( 'arbon 34,248. 

< onversi' 25,191. 

Crook 28,108. 

Fr.'mont .... 30,460. 

■lolinson 19,869 

Laramie 9'i,744. 

Natrona 14,761, 

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Weston 14,448, 



956 

2,576, 
2,726 

660, 
1,6.53, 
2,934 
1,407 
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292 
2,495 
1,625 
4,842 

900 



4,789. 
3,401. 
3,356. 
2,12(;. 
2,133. 
37,251. 



18,669. 
18,145. 

7,632. 

3,105. 



4,727 

2,59 /• 
1,215 
2,437 

847, 
4,751 
3,504 
7,002 

335 
2,932 
3,593 
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1,457 

2,195.52 $1678.56 
2,117 
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1,712 
3,29 
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6.00 
20.68 
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139.78 
825.56 



2,107 
2,124 



605.94 



Total. 



'§487,2.59.73 



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S 116.60 

$1750.001 783.08 
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123.70! 149.53 
116.47 

100.00 

2000.00 1036.38 



2795.00; 
1100.00 



62.79 
73.92 



$7868.70 83209.00 



FUNDS DISBURSED AND REMAINING ON HAND FOR THE YE:AR ENDING 
APRIL 30, 1910.— (Continued.) 



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District Treasurer 

Total 




>! 1,773.80 
■>,7.53.49 


•* 2,440.60 


$ 172.32 

6,] 97.35 

661.68 


i. ^(\i\SS> fifi 1 S .5fi 93i\ 70 


Biff Horn 


3.144.'» ift 95.90 




46,688.30 i 145,348.61 
25,111.59 \ 75,920.80 
12,845.08 49.394.07 
22,113.53 • 61,646.16 
18,039.72 1 66,213.3«» 

i4..5.5.^ r».T 1 7.5 i."U.d(l 


Carbon 


1,.545.04 2,341.88 293.33 
1.763.11 1,1.58.15 101.75 




l^onverse 




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2,030.57 403 43 115 89 


911.. 52 


!? 120.00 


Fremont 


2,O74.0() 1,377.28 SO. 00 
1,080.13 S67.50 84. (X) 
5,109.11 4. 100.45 


950.05 
1,.567.11 

9,678.48 


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3,301.06 •>-?'.fi69..5S 1 190.^87.8.1 




(>42.60 
1,973.00 


589.25 




9,301.87 1 26,032.91 

111,315.51 201,194.57 

20,049.97 ; 77,318.»i 

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.siieridan 


.1.570 fiO 


3,329.80 

2,412.16 

1,054..58 

788.96 




Sweetwater 

Uinta 


1,346.47 1 2,427.25 45. .50 

3,705.39 3,484.05 

859.97 1 1,186.70 468.00 


2,569.12 


Weston 


10,000.00 9,544.07 , 43,778.01 




Total 


$26,656.74 !$28,097.36 $1284.3: 


?27,724.01 


n5,990.18 $378,405.86 ' $1,198,2&5.82 

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282 
320 
344 
381 


198 
223 
226 
247 


59 
78 
79 
96 


24- 
285 
288 
328 


306 
363 
367 
424 


4008 
4479 
4808 
5101 


3867 
4247 
4618 
4832 


7875 
8726 
9426 
9933 








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1 




1893.. 


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89.21 


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1894. . 


201 


3 9 


257 


96 


311 


407 


5339 


49-1 


10310 


942,411 


91.4 


38399 


1895. . 


213 


405 


305 


112 


362 


474 


5838 


5415 


11253 


995,651 


88.47 


42960 


1896.. 


182 


425 


306 ■ 


105 


360 


465 


5865 


5717 


11582 


1,025,100 


88.59 


90201 


1897.. 


184 


452 


322 


103 


395 


498 


6067 


58 


11937 


1,085,961 


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41682 


1898.. 


202 


495 


338 


102 


434 


536 


6643 


6399 


13042 


1,535,562 


117.7* 


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201 


500 


346 


91 


472 


563 


6-97 


6629 


13427 


1,160 802 


86.9 


37764 


1900.. 


208 


524 


372 


89 


481 


570 


73.59 


7153 


14512 


1,526,124 


105.17 


44154 


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214 


574 


381 


101 


519 


620 


8023 


7741 


15-64 


1,394,443 


88.45 


9;5857 


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224 


615 


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100 


584 


684 


8887 


8624 


1-511 


1,678,933 


106.83 


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1903. 


238 


646 


440 


108 


618 


726 


934-2 


9039 


18381 


1,-02,439 


89.26 


7390.-. 


1904. 


245 


684 


483 


105 


658 


763 


9194 


9053 


18247 


1810,028 


99.24 


62974 


1905. 


253 


716 


503 


107 


690 


797 


9499 


9403 


18902 


1,828,105 


96.71 


82989 


1906.. 


261 


745 


486 


10- 


693 


800 


9392 


93-9 


18 71 


1,8-2,016 


99.74 


65501 


1907. 


281 


706 


509 


109 


6-8 


787 


9822 


98-4 


19-95 


1,805,643 


91.21 


70834 


1908.. 


280 


785 


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115 


784 


899 


10675 


10715 


21390 


2,120.482 


91.13 


695:83 


1909.. 


291 


860 


582 


121 


8.54 


975 


11784 


11398 


23182 


2,308,322 


99.57 


65330 


1910. . 


303 


1004 


640 


141 


968 


1109 


12364 


12220 


24581 


2,484,396 


101.06 


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County Superintendents' Reports. 

ALHANY COUXTY. 

During the two years now closing the schools of this ci>unt\ 
have been working steadily to accomplish that wherennto they 
exist, anrl with a fair amount of success, as is shnwn 1)_\- the an- 
nual report recenth' submitted. 

Two years ago the biennial report from this county -showed 
that sixtv teachers were engaged. This year's annual report 
enumerates eighty-nine. The increased mnuber is largely due to 
the rapidly growing ])opulation ; but ])artly, 1 regret to >a\ . to 
the law which grants '"temixirary certihcates good mitil the next 
examination." Some have taken advantage of this \\i)o haw 
failed to put in an appearance at the next examination and con- 
se(|uentl\' it has been incumbent U])on the school board and Countx 
vSuperintendent to tind another teacher, thereby giving the child- 
ren two teachers for one short term of school. School is some- 
times closed for several weeks or months until a teacher can be 
found who is willing to finish up the term. This condition i- mil 
frequent, however. 

District Xo. i i> building a new fift\- thousand dollar iiigh 
school, which has been found necessary to accommodate those 
yoimg people seeking a higher education. Two } ears ago tliere 
were fifty enrolled in our High school. This year we have cared 
for ninety, with the prospect t^f a much greater numl)er b\ an- 
other year. Three men and three women will devote their entire- 
time dtiring the coming year to this l)ranch of our school system. 

An appn^priation of five thousand dollars was made b\ tiK 
vote of the peo])le in May to equip tlie new High school and a 
generous amount was also voted to ])urchase sites for ward 
buildings in dififerent parts of the city of Laramie, as need may 
arise. 

We have had in this count\- a larger amount of ])n])ils dian 
Usual who have not olSeyed the compulsory educational law. 
This is (\UQ to the fact that certain portions of our count\- ha\t 



SrriCkixTicxDi'XT OF Plt.lic IxspRrcriox. 31 

been settling very rapidl} . At the time of the May meeting, the 
people of the several districts provide schools for all from whom 
they have recjuests ; but. strangers occasionally fail to realize om* 
customs until too late for that year, or families move in after 
the May meeting, and cannot be provided for until the coming 
vear. \\'hen cc^nditions are a little more settled this trouble will 
be obviated. 

A uniform list of sch<)ol liooks is recommended froui the 
Superintendent's otfice ; however, as there is no law to regulate 
this it is often overlooked and in c(Misequence too man\- varieties 
of arithmetics, spellers, etc., are found in our rural schools. Xew 
teachers are constantly coming from other states with their own 
notions in regard t(^ school books, with which the busy school 
board men are apt to compl\-. Countv uniformity would be 
helpful. 

In compliance with )(iur rei,|uest the ft)regoing is most re- 
spectfull\- submitted. E. H. KxiciiT. 

Coimt\' Superintendent. 



VAC, IIOR.X COIWTV. 

1 have the honor to submit herewith the l)iennial report of 
this office for the period ending April 30. 1910. 

During the past two years the schools of IJig Horn Count}- 
have shown a marked increase in efficiency of wc^-k done as well 
as in increased attentlance. 

( )vving to present law concerning the certification of teachers 
the standard of the teaching force of the county is being raised. 

During the school year a total of one hundred nineteen ( 119 ) 
teachers were employed in the schools of the county, an increase 
of fourteen over the preceding year. 

The wages paid teachers are more satisfactory than formerlw 
During the past year but one district paid less than $50.00 per 
month while twenty-two districts paid $60.00 or more per month. 
The wage question is the determining factor in the improvement 
(^i schools and the sooner school boards concede this the sooner 
we shall have schools second to none. 

The Compulsory School Law is having a verv w holesome ef- 
fect in causing better attendance and consec|uentl\' better work. 



T,2 Biennial Report 

During the last school year nearly $26,000.00 was expended 
for building ])urposes by the various school districts in the 
county, while something like $30,000.00 will be expended for like 
purposes this summer. 

In the rural districts the log building with dirt roof is fast 
giving way to neat well-painted frame buildings, well furnished 
and equipped for successful work. 

Everything considered, the schools of the county have made 
satisfactory progress during the past two years and the outlook 
for the future is bright indeed. 

Respectfully submitted, 

W. F. Brown, 
County Superintendent. 



CARBON COUNTY. 

Since the last biennial report submitted from this office, 
there have been a few changes in the school conditions of Carbon 
County. 

There are now thirty-three districts ; two years ago there 
were but thirty. District No. 32 was formed by dividing District 
No. I. This new district is known as the Difficulty School, re- 
ceiving its name from the postoffice, which is in turn called after 
the creek upon which the ranches are built. This school fills 
a long-felt want amongst the people of this locality, as the pupils 
at Difficulty were much too far from Carbon, where District 
No. I school is located, to be able to partake of the school ad- 
vantages there. 

I should have mentioned District No. 31 first. This district 
was a part of No. 11 at Elk Mountain, and now includes families 
living near the mountain itself and in the Pass Creek Basin. It 
was entirely out of the question to send these children to No. 1 1 
and every one seemed satisfied to have these people secure a 
school of their own. 

District No. 33 comprises the western and southern portion 
of old No. 12. This is located directly north of Rawlins. This 
district was just formed this recent summer and there has been 
no school held there so far. 

District No. 3, Rawlins, has a steadily improving school in 
every line. Eighteen teachers are employed here, including a 



Sii'i'Ki xTiviXDKNT oi' I'rr.i.ic 1 xsTKic-riox. 33 

supervisor nf drawing and music, and a teacher of business 
l)ranches and penmanship. Here we have the onh- accrechted 
High school in the count}', also a public kindergarten. 

The schools at Hanna employ six teachers, two of whom 
ha\"e attended school at the Wyoming L'niversity. Saratoga has 
four teachers in the town school and one about three miles out 
of town. 

Encam])ment has three teachers, while Haggs in the Snake 
river countr}-. has two. All the others are one-room rural or un- 
graded schools. 

Many of the teachers in Carbt)n County hold tirst and second 
])rofessional certiticates and those who do not hold these are 
W'orking toward securing" tlie same in the n.ear future. The 
fruitage of the imiform certificate law is already apparent in this 
county, as 1 feel it must be in other counties. The handsome 
new stone school house in District Xo. 28 has been recently 
completed and is about ready for occupancy. This is a five 
thousand dollar structure and is a credit to any community. It is 
a building which will accommodate many more pupils than are 
at present there to attend school. l)ut it will not have to be en- 
larged for a number of years. 

The tendency seems to be toward longer terms of school and 
better ])ay for teachers. Some of the schools which a few vears 
ago were holding but three months' terms are now holding from 
seven to nine months' terms, which is certainly a step in an u])- 
ward direction. 

The summer schools are decreasing every year and fall and 
winter schools are steadil}' taking their places. Summer schools 
are held in Districts t^2. 19. 24. 26 and 2, and ])robably will be 
in Xo. T:,'!^ when they are duly established. 

The school commimities are coming to see the necessity of 
securing intelligent men and women to serve on their boards of 
education. With the support and co-operation of such school 
boards and such generosity and solicitation as our State Superin- 
tendent has always manifested, it should be an easv matter to 
raise the standard of the schools of Carbon County. 

Respectfully submitted. 

Fk A NCI'S 1). Smith, 
Count\- Superintendent. 



34 BiKNNiAL Rb:port 

CON^'ERvSE COUNTY. 

The past two years have shown marked progress in the edu- 
cational work of Converse County. School boards, patrons and 
teachers are working in harmony for the betterment of our 
schools. Teachers are raising their standards and school boards 
are showing appreciation by raising wages. 

The State Course of Study has been made the l)asis of 
work in all schools. County examinations are held twice a year. 
Those passing receive diplomas which admit them to the High 
schools of the county. 

A County High School District has been organized, com- 
prising nine districts" in the western part of the county. The 
school is located at Douglas, the county seat. Three courses are 
offered, classical, scientific and commercial. 

A fine school building is being erected at Lusk. When con]- 
pleted the cost will approximate $40,000. Manville has voted 
bonds for a fine new school building. .V new two-room school 
house has been built at Jireh by District No. 2. 

The work has been arranged to have the rural schools articu- 
late with the neighboring High school, and rural pupils are work- 
ing to pass the county examination and be admitted to the High 
school. This is helping us keep older pupils in school and building 
up the High schools. 

New people have made many new schools. There are now 
sixty-five schools in the county. 

Many of our teachers have professional and first grade cer- 
tificates and all are striving for higher standards. 

Great interest was manifested at both of our County Insti- 
tutes. The spirit of earnest endeavor and loyalty is very en- 
couraging. 

We are working for a uniform basis of text books in the 
county and have suggested that some professional works be pur- 
chased for the teacher's desk. "School and Its Life," by Gil- 
bert, "The Teacher at Work,"" by Bender, "Some Mistakes in 
Teaching," by Hughes, are those selected for this year and school 
boards are willing to supply them. 

Many teachers are renewing their certificates upon the basis 
of Reading Circle work which is of much professional advantage 
to them. 



SuPKRlN'llvNDKNT OK PUBLIO InSTKL'CTIOX . 35 

The results of tlie work of the past two years are most sat- 
isfactory to the ethicational co-workers of chstrict. county and 
state. The outlook is promising for the future. We are ver\- 
grateful to our State Department of Educatitnt, to the repre- 
sentatives of our State l^niversity, and to the State Board oi 
Examiners, whose kindly interest and faithful work has made 
possihle this happy state of aifairs. 

\ ery sincerely. 

Maud Daw i;s. 
County Superintenflent. 



CROOK COL' XT V. 

In compliance with y(xu- request 1 submit the following re- 
port of the schools of Crook County, briefly stating the conditions 
existing in our schools during my term in office. 

There are seventeen districts in Crook County. The boun- 
dary lines of some of these districts have been changed to suit 
the convenience of the people residing therein. 

In these seventeen districts there are now ninety-tive .^chool^ 
with a total enrollment of fourteen hundred and twenty-five 
j)upils, showing an increase of seventeen schools and four hun- 
dred and twenty-one pupils within the last two years. We have 
seventy-six scho(jl buildings, the property of the several school 
districts, and a few rented buildings, where schools are held. 

Noticeable improvements are being made in the schools 
throughout the county. The citizens, school boards, teachers, 
and pupils are taking a deep and lively interest in the welfare 
of the schools. 

Twenty new school buildings have been buill during the past 
two years, most of them good substantial frame l)uildings. neatl\' 
furnished and painted inside and out. 

Hulett, an enterprising little town in the northern part of our 
county, has built a good commodious four-roomed school house. 
Two rooms have been fitted up for use and two teachers em- 
ployed. One year ago Hulett opened her schools with an en- 
rollment of thirty pupils. At the close of the year's school she 
had an enrollment of sixty-five pupils. 

All that has been said of the Hulett schools is to be said 
for the M(^(^rcroft schools. Aloorcroft's school h(~>use. when 



30 1)1 1: \.\ lAi. I\i;i'()K'r 

completed, will be heated by steam and will cost abi)ut five 
thousand dollars. The cost of the Hiilett school bnilding is. ap- 
proximately, twent\'-t\vo htiiidred dollars. 

In the I hilett schools it is the aim to lake uj) the his/her 
Ijranches and an effort is Ijeing made in the rural schools to 
•cover the same work, as far as possible, as i> done in the corre- 
.s])onding grades of the cit\' schools. 

County diplomas are issued to the pupils comi)leting the 
work of the common schools and these di])lomas are recognized 
bv the teachers of the higher grades throughout the county. 
These diplomas have proved an incentive to attendance in man\ 
cases to ]:)Upils who would otherwise droj) out of school l)etween 
the sixth and eighth grades. 

( )ur pupils and teachers, by giving entertainments, have 
contribtitcd nuich towards purchasing libraries, organs, bells and 
maps for a number of our schools. 

School children in all parts of the county are deriving much 
benefit and enjoyment from the County Children's ReacUng 
Circle. 

Interesting and inspiring Teachers" Institutes have been 
held each vear ; all the meetings were well attended by a large 
number of bright, active teachers, who have expressed themselves 
as having obtained much helpful instruction from the institutes. 

1 am pleased to say that our teachers realize the great re- 
s])onsibilitv of their work, and parents are beginning to see that 
there are duties f(ir them t" ])erform towards the advancement of 
the schor)ls. Respectfull) r-ubmitted. 

Ni':'i"t[K TuiAx. 
Coimtx' Su])erin ten dent. 



j()H.\\S( )X COL'.XTV. 

The schools of Johnson Count)- have moved along very 
smoothly for the last two years and 1 think the progress in our 
work will compare favorably with any in the state. 

v^ix new school houses have been built, some to re])lace old 
ones and some in new localities, thus l)ringing schools closer to 
many children. Yet the distance some pupils have to ride makes 
it impossil)le to have regular attendance. 



v^ri'i'iKi xTi'iXDi'.x'i" (U" Prill. If ] xstuici'iox. 37 

Tlie Johnson Count}- High school enrolls about twice as 
many |)upils as it did two years ago and is steadih- growing, 
it became necessary to have more school room, and the district 
was lionded for $25,000, but the bonds st)l(l at such a premium 
that we have about $27,000 for building and e(|uipment. 'I'he 
grading and excavating has alread\- l)egun, but it will be neces- 
sary to rent rooms for the High school this year. 

bjghth grade examinations have been held in the rural 
schools. The city superintendent furnishes the (|uc>tion> .and 
all papers are returned to me to l)e graded. These diplomas ad- 
mit pu|)ils to the High school. In this way we are getting some 
countrx children who otherwise would never get beyond their 
little home schools. While the number of these graduates is not 
large, it is promising to note that the number this }ear was more 
than doul)le what it was last year. Some took the regular exami- 
nation for third grade certificates and where the>' were success- 
ful we issued eighth grade diplomas just the same as though 
they had taken the regular eighth grade examinations. This 
gave them their certificate and (li])loma on one examination. 
'I'his has hel])cd in securing better work and Ijetter attendance. 

Tile lUifTalo scliools, including the High school, employ 
sixteen teaciiers. We ha\e had a special music teaclier for tlie 
last two \ears and the results have been so satisfactory that 1 
1)elie\e no well graded school should ije without its teacher for 
tiiis huv of work. We also have some ver\- nice water color 
])ainting in both the rural schools and tlie cit\- schools. 

Tlie action taken by th.e State Superintendent in em])ha- 
si/.ing the law that "The District Treasurer is liable on his otiticial 
i)ond for all money paid to a teacher who does not hold a cer- 
tificate," has done much to rid the county of inferior teachers. 

.\t ].resep.t we 1iave no tempor'f\ certificates in our coimtv, 
and no third grade except those issued on Higli school diplomas. 
Tlu'ee teachers secured ])rofessional certificates and several raised 
second grade to first, .\iany teachers renew their certificates by 
Reading Circle work. This keeps them well read on v^chool 
Laws and other hel|)fn! i)ooks. 

i find liiem also well su])plied with good school journals. 
Tew of the teachers take less than two or three, 'i'he little ])a])er 
called C'urrcnt I\\-ents is bein;-- studied in some of the rural 



38 BiKNXJAL RKl'OR'r 

schools. 'J'hc reading table in the High school is snp])lie(l with 
all the best magazines. 

Teachers' salaries have advanced until the lowest salar\ paid 
in town is $75 and some of our rural schools pay that much. 

Our institutes have been ciuite successful and the attendance 
good. Nearly an hour each day was allowed for Round Table 
Discussions, and there was such an exchange of ideas T think all 
were benefited thereby. We tried having an early institute thi> 
year, and called our teachers togethers in May, thus giving them 
an opportunity of attending the commencement exercises of the 
city schools. This was quite a treat, as Dr. IVIerica was here and 
delivered his lecture, "The 15oy Who Goes Wrong." 

The people of Buffalo organized a Patrons' Association last 
spring, but as it was late in the school year, very little was ac- 
complished. We hope the work will be taken up this Fall and 
that it will bring the ])atrons into closer relation with teachers and 
])upils. 

A new Carnegie librar}- has been built just across the street 
from the city schools. When in running order this library, to- 
gether with the 1,400 volumes in the High school, will give 
plenty of good reading material for our pupils. 

What we need most is uniform text books and some means 
of getting better reports from district clerks. The annual re- 
])ort calls for the attendance from May i to April 30. This in- 
cludes parts of two school vears and the conse(|uence is. verv few 
of the reports are correct. 

There are some districts, hinvever, thai always have good 
officers, whose reports are sent promptly and in good shai)e. 
These same districts usually have the best teachers, consetjuently 
the best schools. We h()i)e the time is near at hand when ])atrons 
will see the necessity of ])utting capable jxTsons on the school 
boards. 

Our schools are in a good healthy growing state and we 
hope for greater advancement in the next two years. 
Respectfully submitted, 

Mrs. Meda Brown SiNsi;r.. 

County Superintendent. 



Sri'KRiNTKiVDKNT OF PriiLic Ins'i"ri;ction. 39 

LARAMIE COL'XTY. 

Tht' time has come when another biennial report is due, of 
The work done by our schools. It gives me great pleasure to note 
the marked improvement along many lines during the past two 
years, and as I rapidly review the past eight years, and note the 
great number of changes, it hardly seems like the same cotmty 
<if which 1 took charge at that time. 

( )in- schools have almost doubled in number. Laramie 
County now has io6 school buildings, 211 teachers and an en- 
rollment of 3,694 pupils. (Taken from report of year ending- 
April 30, 1910.) This shows a gain during the past two years 
•of sixty-one teachers, 784 pupils and 33 school buildings. Of 
these buildings, .uany are very substantially built, nicely finished 
and well equipped. 

Very nice four-roomed brick l)uildings have been erected 
at both Torrington and Pineblufif. Additions and various im- 
l)rovements have been added to many of the school buildings 
Throughout the county, so that now the estimated valuation of 
>chool property is $312,588.00. 

School boards and patrons all over the county are taking 
more interest each year in building up the schools. This, to- 
gether with the co-operation of an excellent corps of teachers, 
furnishes an explanation of the progress made during the past 
TWO years. 

Thirty-one of our teachers are Normal graduates ; seven- 
teen are college graduates ; thirty have professional certificates : 
forty-one have first class certificates and the remainder have 
s[)ecial, second and third class certificates. 

A number of our teachers have had literaries organized. 
thus bringing the people of the community together socially. 
Through means of entertainments and socials, they have been 
able to start school libraries which have become a great power 
for good. 

Our institute for 1909 was largely and well attended. Each 
year the institute has been declared the best ever held. A large 
able corps of instructors and lecturers gave much practical in- 
struction and inspiration. Social functions were provided in 
order to help the teachers to become better acquainted and thereby 
obtain that broadening influence derived from mingling with 
ci~>-workers. The best of spirit and good w'ill prevailed. This 



40 BiKxxrAi, Rhi'ORT 

year ihc institute is to l)e held in conjunction with the State 
Teachers" Ass(XMation in order to ])rove our loyalty to the Asso- 
ciation and also to give otir teachers the henefit of hearing edu- 
cators o{ national reputation, as well as the ]irivilege of meeting 
co-workers from all parts of Wyoming. 

l^m'ing" the past two years the writer had the privilege of 
visiting schools, teachers' meetings and an Association in a state 
farther east. It was found that the schools there were behind 
our own in many respects. Stu'ely the educational sxstems of the 
West have been making rapid strides during the past few years. 

Horace Alann certainly had solved the prol)lem when he 
said "In order to reach the schools ettectually. you must do so- 
through the mass of people." 

May the co-t^peration l)etween ])atrons. teachers and school 
boards, toward the advancement of our schools increase until 
the schools of W\oming are second to none. 

Most res])ectfull\- submitted. 

Alick M. SA^rl'.S()^^ 
County Superintendent. 



X AT RON. \ COL'XTV. 

Two \ears of school work in Xatrona Count \ have ])asse<I 
rapidly, with many changes which we hope mean also im])r(ne- 
ments, and progress. 

Including the new County High School, organized in [i;09- 
with seven districts and one added since, there are twenty dis- 
tricts. ( )ne district failed t(j hold the recjuisite term of three 
months, and was abolished and joined to the original district. 

The Casper schools, beginning with the High school, which 
under Superintendent T. B. McDonough, has been accredited 
with the University at Laramie, are holding their rank among 
the best in the state in every way. Their reputation as a<l- 
vanced institutions of learning and progress has gone beyond our 
state bou.ndaries. 

In the High school we have five teachers with a full com- 
mercial course. The School Board has rented the building for 
these two years from the School Board of District Xo. 2. Judge 
Carey has donated a beautiful site to the High school. (mi which 
in the near future will be erected a hue building. The people are 




■fi 



Sii'i'Ki xTi'.xni'X'i" (IF I'lKi.u; I xs'i'KicTiox. 41 

justly ])r()iul of beiiii^' in the from with the educational ideals 
demonstrated. 

The new $35,0(X) grade building is the ])ride of the city and 
the inspiration to all better things in the fortunate children. It 
is of modern equipment throughout, with sanitar\- drinking foun- 
tains and the latest ventilation. Xot least is the strong corps of 
teachers under the su])ervision of the High school superintend- 
ent. If any lack is found in the s\stem in our city it might be 
entlnisiastic co-operation of all the patrons. Alan\- are to the 
front in interest. 

I have worked toward consolidation as a means of strength 
so we have but one new countr\- district to report. That will 
projjably build a new school house in the spring. Several dis- 
tricts are so s])arselv settled that each family must have the 
scbotil at the home. That makes in Xo. 1, five schools: in Xix 5. 
three schools; and in Xo. 9, five schc^ols. Xattirally in most of 
these cases the terms are short or must be finished by private 
money. 

Three rural districts have purchased organs for the schools. 
and one has a new piano, this thi"ough the efforts of the teacher> 
and ])atrons. Some library books have been placed in the schools, 
but we hope soon to have a system of traveling libraries from 
our Couut\- Library, which is kept in the Carnegie building. 

The eighth grade graduation was a feature of the cit}- and 
rural schools this \ear. About twent}' in the city school and 
eight from the rural schools received diplomas. 

School boards have been as faithful as busy ranchmen and 
merchants could be. It is noticeable that the busiest of btisines> 
men make the better members of school boarrls. Ibit one district 
in the count\- failed in getting the annual re]iorts in to me in 
time for my report. 

P>ut one child has l)een reported to me under the compulsor} 
education law. 

The regulation of registering certificates of teachers with 
the (.'ountN' Suj^erintendent has been a great help and aroused 
the School l>oards to greater diligence in asking for credentials 
of teachers. 

It has l)een necessary for me to publish the section of the 
regulations on ])ermits in answer to criticisms of those not in- 
formed as to the ])rivileges (~if the same. When all the schools 



42 liFlCNNIAl. Ri;i>()Kr 

are in session we employ 42 teachers in the county. I have heard 
very few who prefer eastern teachers, although our native 
Wyoming girls do not seem to care to take up the teacher's pro- 
fession. There is a growing tendency among teachers to avail 
themselves of the Professional Certificates, and are amhitious 
to secure better grade certificates. 

County uniformity of school books, 1 believe, would be a 
great improvement. 1 know it would be a great saving for 
country schools. All teachers and many parents make a careful 
study of the course of study. Many parents have asked for the 
'city High school course, and text books for same. 

Both years we have held our County Institute in Septem- 
Ijer. CJne reason especially for that is that it is the only way to 
catch our new teachers who come into the county for the first 
time, and get acquainted with them. In most cases, after they 
])ass through town on the way to distant parts of the county, 
we do not see them again till the next institute, if we do not go 
to them. 

A number of good ct)untry patrt)ns have decided that close 
attention to their needs and careful selection of teachers is more 
t(t them than a fifteen minute visit to the school room from the 
Superintendent. Every scho(^l but one. a private school, has 
been supplied with a teacher. ( )ne I have not heard from defi- 
nitely regarding the teacher. 

We can but feel that work along educational lines has pros- 
pered. Not everything we desire can be accomplished in two 
years, nor in many, but there can be no "king's-ex" in this work 
as in our childish game of "Blind Man's Buff" and as no work 
so full of animation as this school work can come to a standstill, 
nor be allowed to retrograde, there must be advance all along 
the line. With all best wishes of a mother who has children in 
these schools, for the best in the County and State, T am 
Most sincerely yours in the work, 

K.ate; Stanard. 
County Superintendent. 



Si ri:i<lXTKM)KNT OF PUHLIC Instkl'ction. 43 

SHERIDAN COL'XTN . 

A siminiary of school conditions in Sheridan Cuunt\- for 

the years 1909-1910, shows a total of ninetN-fonr teachers em- 

•)loyed in onr eighty-four schools. There are now thirty-four 

-ohool districts with an actual enrollment of two thousand seven 

Inindred forty-six (2,746) pupils. The school census shows a 

-light decrease since 1909, owing to the fact that the mines in 

-everal of our coal camps were not in »i])eration at tlie time this 

year's census was taken; 1908 showed a total of 3.084; in 190c) 

it was 3.186; this year we have 3.128. Xext year will undouht- 

div raise the nttmher again, for many families are moving into 

he c< unity, homesteading the dry farming regions. 

As the county becomes more thickly settled people are tak- 
ing more interest in school affairs ; new school Iniildings are being 
planned and erected in places where the "old timers" sav they 
ne\er expected to see such a thing. 

District 22 — Clearmont. will erect a new l)uilding on Whit- 
nirc creek and liave school again on upper Clear creek, making 
lin^ee schools in tliat district where onl\- one was maintained last 
year. 

District 21 — Arvada. will ha\e a new ])uilding at the mouth 
't I'.uffalo creek and the old one will he mo\ed to a new]\- set- 
led neighborhood. 

District }^}, — kanchester, votes for a new two-room cement 
Mock building to replace its one little frame school house. 

District 18 — Is building on Dutch creek. There are seven 
-chools in this sparsely settled district and all nine months" terms 
!t fifty dollars i)er month; (|uite a good sum spent yearl\- for 
education. 

District 14 — IJanner, will have two schools this \ear instead 
'f one. 

District 20 — ( )n lower Tongue river, is piuting up its second 
milding and w ill occupy both this fall. 

District 34 — ( )rganized in Jantiary. 1910. has bonded itself 
• •r Si. 500 to buikl a school house. 

Tb.e districts which used to have four. ti\e and six months 
t-rms are reporting eight and nine months for next vear. and 
/higher salaries. 

A meeting of School Trustees for Sheridan Cotmty was held 
'v\ the Coinit\- v^uiierintendeiU's office on April 2}^, K^io. This 



44 l')ll-:\.\l.\l. IxI'l-OKT 

was the third meeting" of the AssociatiDii organized a \car ago. 
Altliongh the attendance was not as large as we had hoped it to 
he, we liad an interesting and enthusiastic session. A numher 
of matters were (hscussed with the thought of hringing the sub- 
jects before the people of the various districts at their coming 
school meetings. Stjme oi the points of interest touched upon 
were the enforcing of present school law> and reconnnendaiion- 
for future legislation. The new laws desired are for county inii- 
formity in text books, and a change in date for the close of the 
fiscal year so that less complicated arrangements in the matter of 
making reports might be ])erfected. The (|uestion of securing 
legislation to increase the revenue for schools from the land in- 
come fund was also discussed brietiy. lligher wages for teach 
ers, the beautif}'ing of school rooms, buildings and grounds were 
em|)hasized so stronglv that immediate resuhs were attained at tht 
following meetings in a number of our rural districts. 

The Association of School Trustees expressed great disap- 
pointment that the visit of State Su])erintendeut, Mr. A. 1). (.'ook. 
to Sheridan, could not have been timed so that he could have been 
present. The}' had hoped it would he possible for them to confer 
personally with him upon these matters of common interest. 

The cit}- oi vSheridan has recently voted $100,000 bond issue 
for building purposes and besides this has voted to re(|uest a d 
mill levy for the support of the city schools the coming year ; this 
levy will luring in approximately $45,000. Sheridan will the com- 
ing vear employ 40 teachers, including su])ervisors in music and 
drawing. Res])ectfull}' submitted, 

Edith K. ( ). Ci.akk, 
County Su])erintcndent. 



SWEETWATER C( )1'.\"1A'. 

In accordance with \-our request. Igiadly submit the follow- 
ing report for the years lyoij-iyio. 

Great advancement along educational lines has been made 
ihrouglnmt the different districts of Sweetwater Countw Ik'l- 
ter schools, better teachers and a more s\>tematic n\ethod of 
conducting the school work of the county has been the one ain\ 
in \'iew. 



Sii'ivkixTi'.xni'.x'i' ()[•• I'l i;i.K- IxsTKrcnox. 45 

\\\ the school census report the niiniber of puj^ils lias in- 
creased from 1,957 in 1908 to 2.396 in [910. 

Two new school houses have l)een l)uilt. ( )ne hue eit^ht-rooni 
huilding at Rock Springs, all modern improvements and heated 
1)\- furnace, nice, light air_\- rot)ms, just the finest place to study. 
Rock Si)rings has for many \ears needed another building. The 
crowded condition at opening of school each \-ear seemed un- 
a\-oi(lahle and the lower grade teachers were compelled to take 
more pu|)ils than the\- could well care for on account of no i)lace 
to ])Ut them. Since more room has been ])rovided more teachers 
have 1)een hired. 

We will now visit the other new sch.ool house at \\'am>utler. 
one of the linest little school houses in the state, huilt at a cost of 
,Si.5t)o. lias one large room 24x24, large book closet, and cloak 
room. School Hoard bought new furniture for the building, al-o 
new books. ( )ther school houses have been repaired and the e(iuii)- 
ment in all im])roved. 

Fort_\-three teachers are now doing work in the Conntw 
Fi\e teachers are carrying the work of ten grades at (Ireen 
River, ^^'e tind twenty-four strong teachers in the twelve grades 
of the Rock Springs school. Three teachers doing excellent work in 
the eight grades of the Superior school. All other districts ha\e 
but one teacher. In each we hud a well governed and progressive 
school. 

The certiticate law has been greatlv enforced during the pa-^t 
two years and all teachers re(|uired to register their certificate. 
The registration stands as follows: 

1909 KjlO 

First Class Professional 2 4 

Second Class Professional 7 15 

Diploma Certificates 6 2 

First Class Certificates (; 5 

Second Class Certificates 14 13 

Third Class Certificates 6 5 

Temporary Certificates i 3 

Special Technical 3 1 

Total 48 48 

Since this new certiticate law has gone int() effect our teach- 
ers are not satisfied with iust a second or third class certificate. 



46 BlliNNlAL RivPORT 

l)ut are striving to obtain the highest credential. Many from our 
County have attended the Wyoming State Normal School during 
the summer, preparing themselves for this examination. 

One new district has been created from a part of District No. 
20. This new district is known as District No. 22. I wish t<- 
state that from time tti time the County Superintendents have 
])een compelled to abandon many districts, the land having beer: 
bought by sheep men for grazing purposes. .Vt present we have 
fifteen districts. Of this number nine voted a special tax for 
1909. Some of the boundary lines of the districts along the rail- 
road were changed, giving to districts 2. 4, 17 and 19 a few more 
miles of railroad, thus allowing them more taxes and increasing 
their general fund. The amount of v'ti443.7i which has been 
standing out in the two abandoned districts, Nos. 11 and 12, for 
several years, was collected and turned over to County Treasurer 
to be divided among the different schools of the County. 

Each district has had sufficient funds with which to carry 
on not less than five months school. The lowest paid salary 
has been $50. When students are hired to teach, who are not 
graduates of our High school or Normal school, but who hold a 
second or third grade certificate, they are paid but $50.00. If the\ 
attend the summer school at T^aramie the following summer the\ 
can demand $60.00 per month for the second \ear, $65.00 for 
the third, and $67.50 for the fourth year. 

With the aid of the teachers throughout the county, I ha\c 
inaugurated a system of eighth grade examinations. Felt ii 
would be an incentive toward better work and encourage the pu- 
pils. Four boys of the districts outside Rock Springs wrote in the 
eighth grade examination and received excellent grades. Ti? 
these [ sent a beautiful "'Certificate of Promotion to the High 
School." They seemed very proud of them. 

Two very interesting and helpful institutes have been held 
during the past two years. In 1909 e)ur institute met at Rock 
Springs in May at close of school. Dr. I). E. Phillips of the 
University of Denver and Miss Ruth Adsit of Wyoming State 
University were instructors. We found that institute at close of 
school was not just the thing, as teachers are tired at this tiuK 
and anxious to get home, thus interest and enthusiasm is lost. 

August 22d to 25th, 1910, we held our second institute in 
Green River. This year we divided the work, calling it "Depart- 



SuPIjRlNTKNDliNT (>F Pl"l![,lC I XSTKL'CTIOX. 47 

nicnt work." Superintendent Al. E. Shuck of Rawlins School 
took charge of Phychology and Science, lecturing to all mem- 
bers of the institute, Miss Cathryn Goble of Cheyenne Schools 
taking the subject of English. At same period in another room 
Miss Clara M. Ricklefs, teacher in Green River Schools, took up 
Primary Methods, having her little people with her, giving UKjdel 
lessons. This work was very interesting, and wliile the primary 
teachers and lower grade teachers took notes upon the work given 
in this room, the higher grade teachers, were getting many excel- 
lent liel])s in teaching English from Miss Goble. We had some 
interesting lectures during this institute given by Deputy State 
Superintendent Ira Ij. Fee of Cheyenne. Dr. J. O. Creager, head 
of the Normal Department at State University of Wyoming, and 
last, but not least. Superintendent Shuck's finest lecture "Pla\ing 
the Game." The Green River people made it very pleasant f(ir 
the visiting institute and all seemed to enjo\- their stay there. We 
em-t)lled 37 teachers. 

I feel safe in saying that 98 per cent, of our teachers are 
normal trained or experienced teachers, all earnest, faithful 
workers. 

1 consider the schools of Sweetwater County are in a very 
encouraging, prosperous condition. Wdiile there is room for vast 
improvement, all are working together in harmony and much is 
being accomplished each vear. Yours in the work. 

MVKTI.K R. Baiki), 
Count\' SuiieriTitcndent. 



UINTA COUNTY. 

In accordance with custom 1 herewith submit the following 
report of the educational conditions in ['inta County, for the 
years 1909-1910. 

For the convenience of the people of this coimt}' we have 
added two new districts and changed the boundaries of several 
others. Uinta County now numbers twenty-nine districts, main- 
tains 112 schools and employs 117 teachers. This is not consid- 
ering each grade a school. The census for this year is 5,08^). 
and the enrollment is 3,891. In every district the enrollment is 
greater than the number enumerated in the census between the 



4^ J]|i;XNlAL l\i:i'()Kl" 

ages of seven and fourteen years. This is extremlv gratifNing, 
showing as it does that the compulsory education law is heing 
enforced nml that children are continuing in scIiodI hexond the 
compulsory age. 

( )f the 117 teachers employed twent\-six hold ])rofcssional 
crliticates good for life. Twelve hold hrst grade, hfty-seven hold 
second grade and 22 hold third grade. The majority of those 
teachers holding second grade certificates hold first grade from 
some other state, on which they have heen granted the second 
grade Wyoming certificate without examination. 

We have two High schools offering a complete four-year 
course, one at Kemmerer and one at Evanston. All teachers in 
these schools hold professional certificates, and in the grades 
,\ormal graduates or experienced teachers are demanded. 

Every school in the count\- has heen sup])lied with the 
course of stud\- and teachers urged to adhere to it. The uniform 
eighth grade examination given each \ear throughout the count) 
is based on this course and has resulted in a general awakening 
to the fact that children in the (^utl}'ing districts cannot accom- 
plish the work of the eight grades of the common schools in 
eight, six or seven month terms, and the result has heen a 
lengthening of the term in outlying districts. 

In the \ear icioi) onlv 35 eighth grade ])U]nls were granted 
diplomas, hut the year igio showed a marked im])ro\enient in 
all branches of work and h] ])upils ])assed a most satisfactory 
examination. 

The immense size and sparsel}' settled condition of the 
count}- offers a most <lifficult problem. There are many isolated 
families with only one or two children of school age, who live 
so far from the nearest school house that it is impossible for 
the little iMies to attend. A new district cannot l)e established 
for them and schools can hardU- be furnished for one or two pu- 
pils. Yet every one of these children is entitled to a public 
school education. 

This condition also hinders sadly the consolidation of our 
rural schools. However, District No. 4 is steadily ])rogressing 
in that line and sometime in the near future will have a well 
equipped, well graded central school, after which it will be an 
easy matter to establish a High school. At Lyman there is a 
three-room building. Here they are caring for jiupils that for- 



Sl'l'KKIxri'iNDIl.VT OF rii'.i.ic IxSTkrc'I'loX. 49 

nierly attended five separate sc1k)()1s. At Afnuntainview tlic\ 
have t\V(i teachers, also two at Bridger. 

Tn "Star \alley" the nine cHstricts of that section are trying 
to establish a High school tlistrict. ^Fhis is very much needed in 
that section and will. I have no doubt, be established within the 
year. 

Altogether I am well pleased with the progress of the sch<H)ls 
of this countv. Everywhere school ])oards and patrons are willing 
and anxious to do all in their power to better conditions, and 
school buildings are being enlarged and improved. School grounds 
are being attended to and the best a])paratus is being supplied, 
and school environment is being made the most pleasant pt)ssible. 

I find in the last biennial report that many of the County 
Superintendents complain of the inconvenience and confusion 
caused bv the fiscal vear ending Ajiril 30th. and 1 wish to add my 
voice to the number. 

In everv instance where the school continues for eight or 
nine months, the enrollment re]>orted is not to be depended on, 
and more often than not the financial report is incorrect. This 
causes much unnecessar}- work for the County Superintendents, 
and causes serious delays in their reports to the State Su])erin- 
tendent. Should the annual election of school officers and the 
close of the fiscal year be fixed at some time in June or even July, 
this inconvenience and confusion would be practically overct»me. 
and I recommend that some action be taken to this end. 

1 also wish to endorse the recommendation that the clerk oi 
each district board be allowed sufficient compensation to make 
the work a business transaction, and thus enable us to demand 
more prompt attention to school matters. 

Sincerely yours, 

K.vTE Smith, 
County Superintendent. 



State Board of Examiners. 



In the introduction to this report mention was made of the 
vState Board of I^xaminers. Tlie income from certificate fees to 
the State Treasury was also commented on. Certain recommen- 
dations were made therein for the attenticm of the (lovernor and 
Legislature and it is not necessary to repeat these elsewhere in 
the report. The reader's attention is called to the introduction 
where the recommendations made hy the State Department of 
F.ducation are elaborated. 

The members of the State Uoard of Examiners at the en<l 
of the calendar year of 1909 submitted a report to the State I)e- 
])artment of Education, relating to the work of the l>oard. Thi- 
rei)ort so clearly explains manv problems relating to the opera- 
tions of the l)oard that I desire to present it in full. The De- 
partment had ex])ected to present an additional report covering 
the period lieginning January i. igio and ending September 30. 
i()io, but the resignation of the Secretary, who was most thor- 
oughly familiar with its work, and the assumption of the duties of 
that office by one whose time must of necessity be largely taken in 
learning the intricacies of the duties pertaining to liis office. ha\e 
made it impracticable to submit such a report. 

The report (^f the l)Oard for the vear ending Decembei" 31. 
r()0<j. reads as follows: 

//()//. A. L). Cook, 

Snpcriutcudciit of Public Instniclidii. 
Cheyenne, JJ'yoniing : 

Div-VK Sir: The State Hoard of Examiners desire to submit 
the following report: 

The certificate law passed by the Legislature of iyo(j has 
now been in operation a little more than a year. It was expected 
that the departure from the re<juirements of the old law and the 
entrance upon a new regime whose avowed purpose was progress 
in the schools, a higher cjuality of teaching ability, better admin- 
istration of school affairs and a steadier and more uniform exact- 



Sri'i{kixTi:.\i)):\T oi' I'riu.ic Ixstkic'i'iox. 51 

ing (if legitimate refiuirenit'iUs. would meet with some i)])|)(isiti>iii 
and work a hardship upon some of our teachers. This was the 
effect expected and yet your Board foreseeing this situation have 
very successfully made the transition from the old to the new. 
and every one recognizes that the schools of WNoming o])erating 
under the results of this hetter legislative wisdom are on the high- 
way of progress. The danger scented from afar was seen to he 
small when we drew near and began to adjust conditions and law 
to each other. The Board have acted with the most careful delib- 
eration wdiere adjustment had to he made and have always been 
guided by the conditions of the individual applicant and the good 
of the schools. How we could best inaugurate a new law with- 
out placing upon teachers unnecessary and unjust requirements 
has been the thought which guided us in all oiu- action. This has 
been the course that has ])ut every teacher in possession of a 
certificate inider the new law, or. ])ossessing one of ])revious issue. 
in line for renewel or a higher class. The change has been ac- 
complished. 

The Hoard desire herein to express their appreciation of 
the spirit of heli)fnlness manifested at all times by the C'oinU\' 
.Superintendents in jiutting this law into operation. Ap])reciating 
as they do th.e position occupied by the Coimty Sujjerintendents. 
that of go-between, as il were, thev have taken action in the 
regulations isstied which enlarges the scope of the vSu])erintend- 
ent's intluence and control of her problems by bringing them into 
closer and more sympathetic relation to their teachers. In mak- 
ing all applications for certificates pass through the hands of the 
County Superintendents and in making certificates valid only 
after being registered with the County Superintendent, regula- 
tions passed at your suggestion, larger and more definite knowl- 
edge of the certification of teachers has come to every Comity 
Sui)erintendent. We regard this as an element of ever-increas- 
ing ]i()wer to them. It will make supervision more effective. In 
this connection we take pleasiu-e in reporting that the numl)er of 
non-certificated teachers actually engaged in teaching in the state 
is being rapidly reduced to a minimum. Again the Count\- 
Su])erintendents have assisted in bettering the practice in this mat- 
ter. We desire also to emphasize a fact which is already ap])ar- 
ent to you, that school boards are making every legitimate effort 
to get under the law^ Some teachers not holding certificates. 



52 BllvNMAL Rl'.l'OKT 

advised In' tlifir school boards, have made way for those properly 
certificated. The awakening is a healthy one. From all these 
facts it ma}- be said that the passage of this new certificate law 
and the increasingly ef^cient application of its ])rovisi()ns are ra])- 
idly ptitting Wvoming in the fore-front of educational progress 
in this regard. 

'rill-; issr.wci'; oi' ci'KTii-icA'n'is. 

The professional qualifications of our teachers were never so 
high as today. ( )n another page is presented a record of certifi- 
cates issued. A study of this table will show that the number of 
professional certificates held b}' Wyoming teachers has steadily 
increased during the year past and that the teachers holding 
this class of certificates almost equals the number holding first 
class certificates. This has not been due to leniency in examina- 
tions or the marking of papers, but to another cause. A very 
large majority of professional certificates have been issued on 
credentials from other states, chiefly life certificates and diplomas 
from reputable and accredited colleges and normal schools. The 
truth* is, there is a large addition of well-educated and well- 
trained teachers to our teaching force. The outlook is encom-ag- 
ing. 

Temporar\- certificates are issued in smaller numbers than 
heretofore. lUit very few requests h.ave been received for a 
second temporary certificate for the same teacher. This class of 
certificates is indispensable and the danger is not in the use. but in 
llio abuse of them. 

RKADI N<'. CIUi.1.1'; WORK. 

The ])olicy ])ursued by the Uoard in conducting keading 
Circle work has been much the same as in |)revio'is \ears. The 
renewal of certificates will always cause a certain number of 
teachers to do i)rofessional reading, but the number will l)e lim- 
ited by the inducement held out by the provisions of the cer- 
tificate law which make it possible to raise the class of certificate. 
Fortunatel}- many teachers have chosen to raise the class of their 
certificate rather than to renew. This feature of Reading Circle 
work needs no es])ecial modification. It is self-regulative. But 
the ]>oar(l feel that the I'tipils' Reading Circle work is in need 
of more direct and systematic supervision. Tt is left too largely 



vSi-i'i':Ki.\'n:.\i)K.\'i' oi- I'liiijc IxsruiT'i'inx. 53 

to the oi)tion of the iiidivichial teacher without an\ special help 
from any one appointed to direct the work. The Board favors 
a plan to secure legislation making the office of Secretary of the 
Hoard of Examiners sufficiently hroad in its scope to give ade- 
(|uate attention to this work and that the comi)ensation he large 
enough to command the services of a secretary who shall give 
his entire time to the work of that office. 

Thanking )-ou for the very generous assistance y<in have 
given us in the inter])retation and application of the certificate 
law. we are Respectfully yours, 

C. K. BfCKLE, President. 

Alice M. Sami'Sox, Secretary. 

I. T. Early. 



54 



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259 


70 


56 


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294 


119 


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This table represents examinations given in March, .Time, July fSpwial^, and 



University of Wyoming. 

//«•//. ./. D. Cook, 

Stofr Siipcriiifi'iidi'iit of Public histrncfioii. 
Cliexi'mic. JVyoming. 

1)i;ar Sik: Lender separate cover 1 send you copies ol the 
annual catalog of the I'niversity of \\ yoming and the last annual 
report of the President of the Board of Trustees. 

The University of Wyoming ought to be well known to the 
])eople of Wyoming. jNlany thousands of letters have been writ- 
ten to the young peo]ile of this state in the last two years, 
i'opies of catalogs and (Uher material have been sent to the 
names of the people of the state who could be induced to show 
any interest at all therein. There are, however, some .specific 
features of the university which, it seems to me. are worth\- of 
s))ecial notice in this report. 

coi.ij-;(a;s and schools. 

The L iiiversity is organized in the usual colleges and .schotds. 
Since the attendance is not large because of the sparsely settled 
character of the state, different faculties are not maintained for 
each of these colleges and schools. For instance, students in the 
Colleges of Liberal Arts, .\griculture. Engineering, etc.. may be 
found together in the same class in any department in which 
they have common studies. The work itself, however, is thor- 
<nighly differentiated and the University is prepared to offer ef- 
ficient work in these various lines. The following colleges and 
schools are maintained : 

The Graduate School. 

The College of Liberal Arts. 

The College of Agriculture. 

The College of Engineering. 

The Normal School. 

The School of Commerce. 

The School of Home Economcs. 

The School of Music. 

The Preparatory School. 

I'he Department of University Extension 



36 ' Bll-:\X1AL REPORT 

'IHl'; STM MKK SCHOOL. 

As iiK'Htioncd- in the last report, the summer scliool lias 
become a regular feature of the l^niversit}'. The attention of the 
teachers of the state and of th'ise who wish to prepare to teach 
should be particularly called to this session. The school opens 
upon the first Abjnday after Commencement and continues in 
session for six weeks. Particttlar attention is paid to the subiect> 
upon which examinations are re(|uired for the various classes of 
teachers" certificates. Other subjects are ofifered up(»n demand. 
The summer school is held at a time when the schools of the state 
are not in session, thus offering an opportunit\' to teachers who 
feel that they have not the time nor money to attend the L'niver- 
sity during the regular school year. The climate of Laramie is 
such during these weeks as to make this a delightful place to live, 
thus coml)ining a profitaljle school session with an enioxable va- 
cation. 

Tlllv NORMAL SCMOO[. lU ' I LDl NC. 

The last Legislature ajipropriated fifty thousand dollars for 
the construction of a new building for the tise of the .\ormal 
School. This building is completed and will be occupied at the 
opening of this semester, September 14th, lyto. It is a beauti- 
ful commodious strticttu"e. arranged and ecjtiipped for the |)in"- 
pcses for which the appropriation was made. The Preparatory 
School of the L^niversity will also be housed in this building. 
It is hoped that with this arrangement opportunity may easily be 
made for the pre])aration of Lligh School teachers. 

SKI.I'.C'nN'K SN'.STlvM OF STLDIK.S. 

There has been much discussion in recent years concern- 
ing the virtues of what has been called the fixed course of study 
as compared to the elective system. In connection with this discus- 
sion there has been much change of action upon the part of 
university faculties. Courses of study have swimg from the fixed 
course, through the group system, to the free elective, and back 
again. This university undertakes to offer what is known as the 
system of individual courses of study. Majors and minors are 
so arranged that a student must pursue at least three lines of 
study during his college course. These three are not predeter- 
mined by any artificial method, but are selected by the sttident, in 



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Sri'KRi.x'i'i'XDKx'r ()!■ Pri'.i.ic TxsTkrcriox. z,y 

conference with the Advisory Committee. ( )ther stuches are se- 
lected in the same way. due regard heing given to tlie maturity 
of the student and the necessary precedence of studies. It is he- 
lieved that in this \va_\' the inchvichial need of the student ma}- 
liest l)e served. The facuhA- of tliis university sees no good reason 
for artificial groi>ping" of studies, and as a conse(|uence students 
may he ]Dernu'tted to select majors and minors \\holl\- with refer- 
ence to their ta>tes. intentions and ])re\ious ])re])aration. 

so .Ml-; PL riRi-: im.axs. 

There is no one thing so nmcli within the field of universitv 
work as that of l)ringing" the L'niversity to the people. This 
L'niversity desires, therefore, to emphasize the work of its L'ni- 
versity Extension department. Students may pursue work in this 
department hy correspondence luider ap]irovc(l leaders, city 
school su])erintendents and others who are ciualitied. and in this 
way may cover half of the work recjuired for a degree in any 
college or school. Any one passing the exaniinati(Mi u])on the 
work taken thus hy correspondence will he credited upon the 
registry books of the Department of L'niversity Extension. When 
one year's work has heen taken in residence at this L'niversity 
an e((ual amount of work will be transferred from the books of 
the Department of l'niversity Extension to the regular L'niver- 
sity registrar's books. I'his may be continued in this wav until 
the student has com])lete(l the re(|uisite number of hours for 
graduation. 

In connection with this work of the De])artmeut of L'niver- 
sity Extension, the L'niversity hopes greatly to enlarge the cfh- 
ciency of the College of Agriculture. It is the purpose to ask the 
Legislature of the state to appropriate enough money for the es- 
tablishment of demonstration farms in variotis sections through- 
out the state. These farms will not be places where research i^ 
carried (ni. nor will the work be always in the nature of original 
experimentation. It is hoped that the experimentation may be 
emphasized as demonstration work for the various climatic con- 
ditions of the state. The University in this way will be able not 
only to secure good material for research work at the seat of 
the L^nversity itself, but also to be of incalculable service to the 
settlers of the state. Should this work be carried on. bulletins. 



58 BllvNMAI. Rlvl'OUT 

will be issued from time tu time setting forth the results of th.e 
experiments. 

K KO r I K ]•: M H N TS \'i ) R A 1 1 M i SS I o X . 

The reciuirements for admission to the various schools of 
the University, which are self-explanatory, are as follows : 

Preparatory work offered l)y candidates for admission is esti- 
mated in terms of the unit. A unit is a subject, runnng one year, 
of not fewer than thirty-four weeks, with five recitation periods 
])er week. These recitation periods should be at least forty min- 
utes long", and students should not carry more than four such 
units at one time. 

Fifteen units are required for admission to the Freshman 
class of any of the Colleges or Schools of the University. For 
jHirposes of admission, members of the Junior class of the State 
Xornial vSchool are classified Freshmen. 

The following eight units arc requrcd of all students: 
Mathematics — ^Elementary Algebra, U<2 units; I 'lane 
Geometry, i unit. 

Language (other than English) 2 units. English. 3 units. 
Civics, Vj unit. 

The following units are additional requirements for Agri- 
cultural and F'vngineering candidates for admission : 

Mathematics — Solid Geometry, ^A unit ; Physics, i unit. 

The remainder of the fifteen units ma\- be elected from the 
following subjects : 

Mathematics — Solid Geomertry. Vj unit. 

English — 1 unit. 

Language — Greek. 2 units; German. 2, 3, or 4 units. Latin. 
2. 3 or 4 units ; French, 2 units. 

Science — Physics, i unit; Zoology, 3/2 or 1 unit; Chemistry. 
I unit; Physiology, (High School Grade), ^2 unit; Botany, ^ or 
I unit; Physical Geography, (High School Grade). ^/-S unit. 

Elementary Psychology — ^X unit. 

Elementary Pedagogy — 5^ unit. 

History — General History. 1 or 2 units, or any of the follow- 
ing : English History. V2 or 1 unit ; Ancient History, i unit ; 



SLI'ivRliX'llCXDI'iXT OF I'L'JJLIC L\ STRUCT iOX. 39 

United States History (High School Grade), >4 or i unit; 
.Mediaeval and and Modern, i unit. 

Elementary Political Economy — ^2 or i unit. 

A single unit will not be accepted in any language except 
in special cases. 

Students appl\ing for admission to the courses in the School 
i)t Commerce may elect to offer any of the following units : 
Bookkeeping — 2 units. 
Shorthand— 2 units. 
Typewriting — i unit. 

Students applying for admission to the courses in the Col- 
leges of Engineering and Agi'iculture and the School of Home 
Economics may elect to offer any of the followng units : 

r)Ookkee])ing — 2 units. 

Shorthand — 2 units. 

Typewriting — 1 unit. 

Manual Training and h^-ee-hand Drawing — 1 unit. 

Students ap])lving for admission to the Stale Xormal School 
may elect to oft'er : 

Manual Training and Free-hand Drawing — 1 unit. 

Freshmen will he expected at once to enter upon courses 
in harmony with the preparation indicated by the units offered 
for admission. Students desiring to take college courses having 
])reparatory prerequisites which they have not offered will be 
required to make up such prerec|uisites. 

In such case, if the student oft'ered the full fifteen units in 
other subjects, a college credit of three-fifths value will be given 
for such work done in the Preparatory School. Such credits, 
however, cannot be substituted for required work in the Techni- 
cal courses. 

FACur/rv. 

A number of changes have taken place in the facult\- during 
the last two years and several additions have been made thereto. 
Believing that your department as well as the people to whom 
your report will go will be interested in knowing just who con- 
stitute the faculty of instruction in the University, 1 ap])end 
hereto a full list of the names of the members thereof: 



Oo P)ii;.\.\iAi, Ri;i'()ivi' 

Tlllv I'ACll.TN' Ol" IXSTKL'CTIOX ()!• TIIK I " X I Nl'KSl'lA oi' \\\(»MIXr,. 

Charles Oliver. Merica, Al. A.. LL. D., rresident and I'ro- 
fessor of English. 

Aven Nelson, Al. A.. Ph. D.. Professor of l>iol(igv and Cura- 
tor of Rocky Mountain Herbarium. 

Jttstus Freeland Soiile, M. S., Professor of Creek and Latin. 

Henry ^lerz, 15. S.. M. A.. I'rofessor of German. 

Charles i'ascom Ridgaway. 1'. A.. Al. S., Professor of Alathe- 
matics. 

Agnes Alatliilde W'ergeland, Tli. 1).. I'rofessor of History 
;ind French. 

Helen Aliddlekaiitt, I'rofessor, of the lingli^h Language and 
Principal of the Preparatory School. 

Henry Granger Knight, [\. \.. AL A.. I'rofessor of Chem- 
istry and Director of the Kxperiment Station. 

June Etta Downey. P.. A.. AL .\., Ph. D.. Professor of PhiL 
osophy and English and l'rinci])al of the Department of Lni- 
versity Extension. 

Grace Raymond Hebard. P. S., AL .\., Lh. D.. Lrofes>or of 
Political Economy and Librarian. 

Harol D. Cobui-n, B. Lit., AL .\.. First Lieut. Stii Infantry. 
I'. vS. .\., L'rofessor of Alilitary Science and Tactic-^ and Director 
<d" Physical Training. 

Elmer George Hoefer. P. S.. Professor of Alechanical En- 
gineering. 

John Conrad Fitterer. P. S., Al. S.. C. E.. l'rofe>sor of C'ivil 
,ind Irrigation Engineering. 

.Vrthur Emmons Bellis. 15. S.. AL S., I'rofessor of Physic>. 

Arnold G. H. Bode, B. A.. AL A., Professor of Piano and 
Theory of Music, and 13irector of the School of Alusic. 

J. R. Hutchison, LL. 15., Principal of the School of Com- 
merce and Professor of Commercial Studies. 

Alpheus Davis Faville, B. S., Professor of Animal Hu>- 
bandry and Station LIusbandman. 

John A. Hill. IL S.. \\'ool Expert, .Associate I'rofessor of 
.Animal Husbandry. 

Otto L. Prien. M. D. V'., 15. S., I'rofessor of \eterinar\ 
Science and Station A'^eterinarian. 

C. Eben Stromr|uist, B. A.. Ph. 1)., .Associate Professor of 
Mathematics. 



Sri'iiKixTKXDEXi' <>i" rcm.ic I xsTKicin i\. ()i 

Fred W. Ilevl, 15. A., IMi. S.. AssDciate I'rofessor of Clieni- 
i-trv. 

Frank Ivlj^ar He]Mier, I'll. C... W. S.. Al. S.. Research 
Cliemist. 

L. Charles Raiford. Ph. I'... A. Al.. I'h. D.. Research Chemist. 

T. S. Parsons. P.. S.. Professor of Agrononi}- and Station 
Agronomist. 

|. ( ). Creager. A. ~S[., I'rofessor of Education and Princi])al 
■ if the State Xormal School. 

A. C. P>ovle, 1). S., M. E., Professor of Alining and C,eolog\ . 

H. H. (Trave. Ph. D.. Assistant Professor of Zoology. 

Rtith Adsit, Supervisor of the Training School. 

William ilarlow Reed. Curator of the Museum and Instruc- 
tor in Geolog}-. 

Lotta I. Crawford. P. S.. Instructor in Domestic Science 
and Art. 

Maude 11. Fling, A. P... Al. A.. Instructor in C,reek, Latin 
and English. 

Mabel A. Land DeKay. P.. A.. Instructor in Dramatics and 
Expression. 

Viola Daugherty Goodwin. Instructor in \ iolin and Stringed 
Instruments. 

Laura Elizabeth Breisch. P.. A., Instructor in History. 

Harold L Dean. P). A.. Athletic Coach. Instructor in Com- 
mercial Studies. 

Eva Meek. Instructor in Vocal Music and X'iolin. 

Amy Abbot. A. B.. Instructor in English. 

Mae Merle Kissick. Instructor in .\thletics for Women. 

Robert J. Cowper. Assistant in Shop Work. 

Charles |. ( )viatt. Assistant \\'ool Expert. 

Helen SNUnms. Instructor in Drawing. 

Ethel P.rown, A. P.. Su])ervisor of Alusic in the Training 
School. 

John Iluuton, Instructor u])on Piano. 

E. Deane llunton. Instructor in Stenograi)h\- and Type- 
writing. 

Frank Sunnier lUirrage, A. P>.. vSecretary to the Poard of 
Trustees and Fiscal Steward. 

James Defrees LeCron. Re A. P.. Al. A.. Registrar. 

Mrs. Carrie Goodwin Rexford. Dean of Women. 



02 BiKNNIAL RkI'ORT 

I thank your department for your interest in all the affairs 
of the University and for the assistance which you have rendered 
during- the hiennial period. 

Yours very truly, 
Chas. (). Mkrra. 

President. 



State Superintendent 
of Public Instruction 

BIENNIAL REPORT 




THE STATE OF WYOMING 

1912 



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STATE OF WYOMING 4o,o.,.j^j^^ 



p J fo / . c- < -^ s.t- 



BIENNIAL REPORT 

of the 

State Superintendent 

of 

Public Instruction 



Nineteen Hundred 
Twelve 






Quality 

Print Shop 



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mi 2 1914 



STATE OF WYOMING 

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

To His Excellency, 
Joseph M, Carey, 

Governor of Wyoming. 
Sir : — I have the honor to transmit herewith the Biennial 
Report of this office for the two years ending April 30, 1912, 
setting forth the conditions of this department, as required 
by law. 

Very respectfully yours, 

-ROSE A. BIRD, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT 



Office of 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 31, 1912. 

In compliance with the provisions of Section No. 263 of the 
"Wyoming Compiled Statutes of 1910, I have the honor to sub- 
mit herewith the biennial report of the State Superintendent of 
Public Instruction for the period of two years beginning Sep- 
tember 30th, 1910, and ending September 30th, 1912, showing 
as fully as possible the condition and progress of the public 
schools ; the receipts and disbursements of the school funds — 
state, county and district ; recommendations as to legislation 
needed to meet the demands of the time ; such other statements, 
facts and statistics as are deemed necessary for the information 
of the legislature and the governor, and that are of interest to 
the public. 

The statistics enumerated herein are composed mainly of 
material furnished the office of the State Superintendent by the 
several County Superintendents of the state and are as accurate 
as it is possible to obtain under existing conditions. A com- 
parison of the tables in this report, however, with those con- 
tained in former reports, shows a steady advancement in the 
schools throughout the state. There is not only a marked in- 
crease in attendance and in the number of schools, but also in. 
the salaries of teachers and in the number of teachers who carry 
higher grades of certificates. Good work is being accomplished 
in the schools, money is being liberally spent and the citizens 
of the state are putting forth every effort to promote the 
growth of the educational system. Certain improvements and 
changes are necessary, however, to meet the conditions of the 
times and the growth and development of the state. 

The changes which I wish to inaugurate in the public 
schools of the state are neither startling nor revolutionary. I 
have endeavored to make such recommendations for improve- 
ment as I believe will be necessary to meet the conditions as 
they exist at the present time. 1 shall try to show as far as 
possible the purpose of each change and what I hope it will ac- 
complish in the future. 

The recommendations that I have made have been care- 



6 BIENNIAL REPORT 

fully examined and endorsed by the Legislative Committee of 
1912 of the Wyoming State Teachers' Association. 

The Rural School 

Statistics show that the great majority of pupils receive 
their education in the elementary schools, and for that reason 
it can readily be seen that they are of more importance to the 
people as a whole than the higher institutions of learning. In 
the state of Wyoming as in other states, the elementary schools 
in the smaller cities and towns show prosperity, but the rural 
schools taken as a whole have advanced but very little. This con- 
dition is due to the fact that the rural schools today are prac- 
tically without supervision. Each school stands alone and each 
teacher works without much regard to what her predecessor 
has done or to what other schools in the district or in the county 
are doing. The office of the County Superintendent stands 
closer to the rural school than any other. Its greatest field of 
usefulness is the rural school, and yet the County Superin- 
tendents in the past have been given but very little legal right 
to supervise, in the true sense of the word, the schools in the 
county over which they have authority. They have no power 
to select a teacher or even to endorse a teacher whom they be- 
lieve will do excellent work; no right to select books or ap- 
paratus to carry on the work of the schools ; no authority what- 
soever to assist in planning the construction of school houses 
relative to heating, lighting and sanitation. Ordinary Boards 
of Trustees carry on the work to the minutest detail. In mak- 
ing this statement it is not my object to criticize unfavorably 
the Boards of Trustees, but it is only reasonable to suppose that 
men who serve without compensation cannot devote their whole 
time and attention to school work. It is as equally reasonable 
to suppose that an officer Mdio seeks an office is prepared with 
both experience and knowledge concerning the needs of the 
school and that he will devote his whole time and give his best 
attention to the work in the office which he has sought. In 
view of these facts, certain powers should be delegated to the 
County Superintendents and I respectfully make the following 
recommendations pertaining to the office of the County Super- 
intendent : 

(a) OflEice Should Be at County Seat 

The County Superintendent should be provided by law with 
an office at the county seat so that the work could be carried 
on in a systematic manner, the records carefully kept and open 
for public inspection. The work as carried on in the majority 
of the offices of the County Superintendents today, is neither 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 7 

practicable nor systematic. This condition is not due to the 
negligence of the County Superintendents, but because it is im- 
possible for the County Superintendents to transfer all the 
records of the office to their homes and to furnish an office. 
The result is, that the majority of the records are destroyed, 
the work not systematizad and every County Superintendent 
who enters upon the duties of that office begins the work with- 
out much reference to what his predecessor has done or to 
what other County Superintendents are doing. 

(b) Power to Endorse Teachers 

No teacher should be considered by a Board of Trustees 
for a certain position until endorsed by the County Superin- 
tendent, that he or she is fit for this or that particular j^osition. 
Under the present Certificate law a large number of teachers 
today are engaged by the Boards of Trustees in an illegal man- 
ner and placed at work unknown to the County Superintendent. 
There are many times Avhen teachers have taught four or five 
weeks whose certificates the County Superintendent has never 
seen nor has any knowledge that the teacher is in the district. 
Aside from the legal aspect, it is almost impossible for the 
County Superintendent to have an organized plan, to arouse 
enthusiasm among the teachers when the different Boards of 
the county select teachers so uneven in capacity, culture and 
attainment, that when they are called together for counsel, it 
is almost impossible to make the hour fit the needs of all. 

(c) Erection of School Houses 

The time has come in the school history of Wyoming when 
we should give more thought to the construction of school 
buildings. In the majority of the cities and small towns the 
school houses are well constructed, but in the rural districts 
the school houses are increasing in number every year and yet 
the^^ are built just exactly alike and the same as they were built 
fifteen years ago. Not one touch of beauty externally has been 
added, not one act done to improve sanitation, heating or light- 
ing. It has been my earnest endeavor as County Superin- 
tendent, and now as State Superintendent, to make improve- 
ments in the construction of school houses, and I believe that 
no school house should be erected without first submitting the 
plans to the County Superintendent of Schools for her endorse- 
ment. There is no one who knows better the condition of some 
of the rural schools and who is better prepared to say w^hat 
constitutes a well lighted school to protect the eyes of the 
pupils ; who knows what provisions to make for heating other 
than the old stoves which half roast some of the pupils and 



8 BIENNIAL REPORT 

half freeze the balance ; who knows what system of ventilation 
should be adopted and who realizes what it means to obtain 
good results from pupils Avhen they are suffering from physical 
discomfort, than the County Superintendent. 

There should be a provision made by law giving the County 
Superintendent a right to condemn school houses which have 
barbarous sanitation, dirty walls, etc., as unfit for use, and un- 
less immediate action is taken by the Boards of Trustees to im- 
prove the condition, provision should be made for the transpor- 
tation of these pupils to other schools. 

(d) Transportation of Pupils 

Whenever a school has been condemned by the County Su- 
perintendent, or when the distance from the homes to the school 
is too great, say a distance of three miles, it should be the duty 
of the County Superintendent to make an order upon the Board 
of Trustees of that district, directing them to make provision 
for the transportation or boarding of such pupils so that they 
may attend other schools. With such a provision we could 
more reasonably expect to enforce the Compulsory School law. 

(e) Compulsory School Law 

The Compulsory School law of Wyoming makes it the duty 
of the Sheriff of the county to determine who the delinquent 
pupils are. To say the least a procedure of this kind is not prac- 
ticable. Citizens and teachers naturally make the complaint to 
the County Superintendent of schools rather than to the Sheriff 
concerning the non-attendance of pupils. The law should re- 
quire that the complaint be made to the County Superintendent 
of Schools, who should upon investigating the matter, notify 
the parents or guardians to respond within a certain time, and 
upon their failure to do so, it should then be the duty of the 
County Superintendent to make a sworn affidavit to the Sheriff 
of the county or Justice of any precinct whose duty in turn it 
should be to enforce the Compulsory School law. 

(f) Text Books and Apparatus 

From observation and experience, I find that the Free Text 
Book law as it stands today, is defective iu one or two particu- 
lars. No text books or apparatus should be put into the schools 
without first submitting a list to the County Superintendent and 
obtaining a certificate of approval in order to obtain effective 
supervision in the county and to make a uniform course of 
study practicable throughout the state. Today the Boards of 
Trustees who have no knowledge of the books and apparatus, 
purchase them without regard as to whether they supply the 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 9 

needs of the school or not. Hundreds of dollars might be saved- 
our district. Our schools are being filled with worthless charts 
and still more worthless books. 

We have a law providing that publishers who wish to sell 
books in the state shall file bonds in the office of the State Su- 
perintendent, together with contracts specifying the price of 
the text books. These price lists are distributed by the State 
Superintendent to the school officers. This is an excellent law 
in itself, but means very little since there is no law providing 
that the School Boards shall purchase the text books from the 
price lists that are supplied to them. The result is, that our 
schools are using books so varied that it is impossible to sys- 
tematize the work throughout the country. A provision should 
be made by law prohibiting any publisher from selling text 
books who has not filed a bond in the office of the State Super- 
intendent, not only for the protection of the publishers who 
have filed bonds, but also for the protection of the District 
Boards. 

(g) Salaries 

The office of the County Superintendent should be made 
worthy of the name ; it should be the center from which radiates 
all educational policies in the county ; it should be occupied by 
men and women who are eminently qualified and who can de- 
vote their whole time and attention to the duties of their offices. 
It is unreasonable to expect any efficient man or woman to 
devote his whole time to the work for the salary that is being 
paid the County Superintendents of the state. There is a clause 
in the constitution which contains a provision fixing the maxi- 
mum salaries of certain county officers, of which the County 
Superintendent is one and the lowest in the list. I wish to urge 
the Twelfth Legislature of Wyoming to take the necessary 
steps to give the people of the state the opportunity of remov- 
ing the objectionable clause and I trust that the people of the 
state of Wyoming will consider this question of sufficient im- 
portance to the welfare of the schools, so that the two-thirds 
vote necessary to make an amendment to the constitution may 
be secured. 

Office of the State Superintendent 

During the past biennial period of 1911 and 1912, I have 
made every efi'ort to improve the rural schools of the state ; sup- 
plied the schools with various blanks, cards, books and other 
material which would l)ring about a greater efficiency in the 
public school system ; distributed large numbers of the school 
laws of Wyoming and prepared a course of study especially 
adapted to the needs of the schools at the present time. 



10 BIENNIAL REPORT 

. ■ Each year new counties are created, new districts organ- 
ized, school housese built everywhere. The result is, that the 
demand upon the contingent fund of this office has been so 
great for supplies of various kinds to be furnished the clerks 
pnd district Boards, that I feel that some appropriation should 
be made for printing expenses, such as the School law, the 
Course of Study, the teachers' certificates, the clerks' reports 
and the clerks' record books. In this connection I wish to say 
that the teachers are required to pay fifty cents for temporary 
certificates, one dollar for second and third grade, and one 
dollar and a half for the first grade and professional certificates. 
This money reverts to the General Fund and the certificates are 
purchased from the office contingent of the State Superin- 
tendent. During the past two years.$2999.50 have been collected 
for certificate fees and with great economy $511.00 has been 
expended for teachers' certificates from the contingent of this 
office. 

On account of being forced to use the office contingent for 
purchasing supplies, I was prevented from visiting many coun- 
ties of the state during my incumbency, i wish only to refer 
you to the report of the expenditures in order that you may be 
able to see the enormous expense of this office for printing. 

The Course of Study- 
In order to carry on the work successfully in the schools 
and to bring the rural schools to the standard of the city 
schools, I have within the past two years prepared a course of 
study especially adapted for the elementary schools of Wyo- 
ming. If, however, no provision is made by law for a uniform 
course of study, it will not become a permanent institution. I, 
therefore, recommend that a law be passed making it the duty 
of the State Superintendent to prepare a course of study and 
to make such changes from time to time as are necessary to meet 
the conditions of the schools of the state. This course of study 
when so prepared and revised by the State Superintendent, 
should be approvad by the State Board of Examiners, and it 
should be compulsory to follow it in all elementary schools 
designated or supported wholly or in part by the state, and I 
recommend at the present time, that the following branches be 
taught in the elementary schools when the pupils are sufficiently 
advanced to pursue the same: 

Reading Geography 

Spelling United States History 

"Writing History of Wyoming 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11 

Grammar Physiology and Hygiene with 

Orthography special instruction on the effect 

Language of alcoholic drinks, stimulants 

Numbers and narcotics . 

Arithmetic Civil Government of Wyoming 

Repeal Section No. 1963 
Failure to Comply with Last Section — Penalty 1964. 

It shall be the duty of the several County and City Super- 
intendent of Schools in the state, and of the Secretary of the 
Board of Directors of all other educational institutions receiv- 
ing aid from the state, to report to the State Superintendent of 
Public Instruction any failure or neglect on the part of the 
Board of Trustees of any school district or Board of Directors 
of any educational institution receiving aid from the state, to 
make proper provision for the teaching of the branches men- 
tioned in the last preceding section in any or all of the schools 
or other educational institutions under their charge, or over 
which they have jurisdiction, and such failure on the part of the 
above mentioned officers so reported and satisfactorily proved, 
shall be deemed sufficient cause for withholding the warrant 
for the district appropriation of school money to which such 
school district or educational institution would otherwise be 
entitled. (R. S. 1887.) 

Transfer of School Funds 

Section 1988 of the School Laws of 1912 defines specifically 
the "School House Fund;" also the '"Teachers' Fund," and 
states specifically that the Teachers' Fund may not be applied 
to any other use except to pay the wages of school teachers 
in the district. Section 1938 of the School Laws of 1912 state 
that the Building Fund may be transferred and accredited to 
the Teachers' Fund and that in a like manner a surplus of the 
Teachers' Fund may be applied for building purposes. It is 
evident that the two sections are conflicting. Grave difficulties 
have arisen in several instances, the Board having interpreted 
Section 1938 and using the Teachers' Fund for building pur- 
poses. 1, therefore, respectfully recommend that that part of 
Section 1988 which reads, as follows, "and shall be applied to 
no other use except to pay the wages of the school teachers in 
the district" be stricken from the law. 

Examinations Required 

Since we have obtained the School Law of 1909, Chapter 
33, Section 1, relative to teachers and certification and the sub- 
jects in which the teachers shall be examined. Section 1966 of 



12 BIENNIAL REPORT 

the Revised Statutes of 1887, which provides that each teacher 
must pass a satisfactory examination in physiology and hygiene 
vrith special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimu- 
lants and narcotics upon the human system has become prac- 
tically useless and I recommend that Section 1966 be repealed. 

School District Officers 

For a great number of years the district officers have been 
criticized severely because of ignorance or carelessness in dis- 
charging the duties of their office. They have not reported and 
have fre((uently sent into the County Superintendents incom- 
plete annual reports and not at the time as required by law. 

This is a very unfortunate condition of affairs and yet we 
can scarcely expect to get the time and attention of men and 
women whose time is valuable, to carry on this work without 
compensation. We can all readily appreciate the position of 
men and women who give their time, thought and best judg- 
ment with no other object in view only to promote the welfare 
of the schools. There is, I believe, no other way to secure better 
service from the district officers than to provide a remunerative 
sum, say not to exceed one hundred a year, to carry on this 
work ; to require some educational ([ualifications and to attach 
a penalty sufficiently great to warrant that these duties be per- 
formed. Section 1885 of the Revised Statutes of 1910 provides 
that if a clerk fails to file his report as directed, he shall be 
liable to make good all losses resulting to the district and the 
suit shall be brought by the director. It is very unreasonable to 
suppose that a director will bring suit against the clerk of the 
Board, when in reality the matter is of no importance to the 
director, but is of the most vital importance to the County 
Superintendent. There should, therefore, be a provision made, 
that when the clerk fails to make proper report to the County 
Superintendent, the County Superintendent may make a sworn 
affidavit to the County Attorney, whose duty it will be to prose- 
cute the delin(iuent clerk. Such a provision would be not only 
a protection to the County Superintendent, but to the clerks 
and the people. 

Authority to Remove Scholars 

Section 1945, providing the manner in which the Board may 
remove scholars, is somewhat ambiguous and capable of two 
interpretations. There has been considerable discussion upon 
this portion of this section which reads as follows: "The Dis- 
trict Board shall have power to admit scholars from adjoining 
districts and remove scholars for disorderly conduct." Some 
have contended that the power to remove scholars in this sec- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 13 

tion referred only to those who had been admitted from adjoin- 
ing districts, while others contended that this section provides 
for the removal of any scholars, either those belonging to the 
district or those admitted from the adjoining district. I, there- 
fore, recommend that that part of Section 1945 be repealed and 
to read as follows: "The District Board, together with the 
approval of the County Superintendent, may remove scholars 
for disorderly conduct, upon the proper presentation made by 
the teacher or principal of the school. The District Board shall 
have power to admit scholars, to remove such scholars as those 
belonging to the district and when scholars are admitted from 
other districts, t\ve Board may require a tuition fee from such 
scholars. ' ' 

Distribution of Income from Common School Land Income Fund 

The law provides in Chapter 16, Article 135, R. S. 1910, that 
the State Superintendent shall on the thirty-first day of March 
of each year, distribute the income from the Common School 
Land Income Fund to the counties of the state. The money is 
apportioned to the County Superintendents, who in turn shall 
distribute it to the districts. The Statutes showing how the 
County Superintendents shall distribute this money, are con- 
fused. • In Chapter 136, Article 1997, R. S. 1910, the law pro- 
vides that the distribution shall be based on the number of chil- 
dren of school age in the several counties, while in Chapter 99, 
Article 1299, R. S. 1910, the number of pupils in attendance 
during the year, is made the basis. I recommend that the num- 
ber of children of school age as determined by the last pre- 
ceding annual school census shall be made the basis and that all 
conflicting clauses in the statutes be repealed. 

Boundaries of Districts 

Section 1301 of the Compiled Statutes of 1910 provides that 
the County Superintendent of Schools shall divide the counties 
into school districts and may alter and change the boundaries 
of the district thus formed from time to time as the convenience 
of the inhabitants of the aforesaid district may require, and 
shall proceed to make such change at any time when petitioned 
by two-thirds of the legal voters of any district. It can readily 
be seen that this law is capable of two or three interpretations. 
Grave difficulties have arisen as a result. County Superintend- 
ents have divided districts without reference to the time of the 
year, and as no provision is made by law for defraying the 
necessary expenses of the newly formed district, there was more 
or less confusion. The voters in many instances were dissatisfied 
with the division made by the County Superintendent. The 



14 BIENNIAL REPORT 

County Commissioners and the State Superintendent, unfa- 
miliar with local conditions, were called upon at a great ex- 
pense to settle these questions. It is my opinion that there 
should be a time in the year, preferably at the time of the 
annual meeting, when the matter of district boundaries should 
be decided. No one is better fitted to know the needs relative 
to districts and district boundaries than the qualified voters 
in the district. I wish, therefore, respectfully to recommend 
that the power of changing and altering and joining districts 
to other districts be placed in the hands of the qualified voters 
at the time of the annual meeting. 



Recommendations for school legislation endorsed by the 
Wyoming State Teachers' Association of 1911 and by the Legis- 
lative Committee of the Wyoming State Teachers' Association 
of 1912. 

Salaries and Certificates of County Superintendents 
The salary increase for the County Superintendents of the 
state to the maximum permitted by the constitution : 

In counties of the first class $1,000.00 

In counties of the second class 750.00 

In counties of the third class 500.00 

with all actual and necessary traveling expenses paid by the 
county. The committee further recommends that certificates 
of as high a rank as first class must be held by all County Su- 
perintendents elected after the enactment of the measure. 

Special Technical Certificates 

Amend the certificate law relating to special technical cer- 
tificates so as to provide that graduates of four-year technical 
schools that have an entrance requirement of fifteen units may 
be issued second class professional and first class professional 
certificates by passing an examination in the professional sub- 
jects required, provided the applicant has had the requisite ex- 
perience. 

New Form of Life Certificate 

Change the law so that one who has successfully taught for 
twenty-five years, fifteen of which have been in the state, if not 
out of the teaching profession for three years during that time, 
may be granted a life certificate of the same grade as the one 
held by the applicant. 

Teachers' Pensions 

The enactment of a law providing for teachers' pensions. 
Experience required, twenty-five years of teaching, twenty of 
which shall be within the state; or thirty years' experience, fif- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 15 

teen of which have been within the state. Minimum age of those 
entitled to pensions, fifty-five years, except that, at the discre- 
tion of the State Superintendent, persons who have qualified 
from point of experience at an earlier age and who are incapaci- 
tated by reason or ill health may receive the pension. Amount 
of pension, thirty dollars per month for twelve months in the 
year. Source of funds, income from certain school lands of the 
state. 

Medical Inspection 

Medical inspection under the direction of the local School 
Board may be provided in each county. 

Recognition of Work in Colleges for Certificates 

Amend certificate law so as to provide that credit received 
in standard colleges or universities for the last two years ' work 
may be considered a sufficient basis for the granting of first 
class certifiacte, provided that one-seventh of the credits so re- 
ceived are in psychology and pedagogy. 



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Recommendations Concerning the Certificate Law of State 
Board of Educational Examiners, Endorsed by the Legis- 
lative Committee of 1912 of the Wyoming State Teachers' 
Association. 

(1) That Special Certificates be extended by Reading Cir- 
cle work under the same conditious as the First Grade. 

(2) That an average of 80 per cent be required for a 
Special Primary certificate. 

(3) "We also recommend that $4000 be appropriated for 
the contingent fund of the Board for the next two years, as the 
Boaixl has always been handicapped in its work for lack of 
funds, 

M. E. SHUCK, President ; 
J. T. VELIN, Secretary ; 
MRS. ELLA FARTHING. 



18 BIENNIAL REPORT 



On March 31st, 1911, the following amounts were dis- 
tributed from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

County Enrollment Apportionment 

Albany 2,296 $ 11,207.47 

Big Horn 3,875 18,915.04 

Carbon 2,292 11,187.94 

Converse 1,423 6,946.09 

Crook 1,753 8,556.92 

Fremont 2,102 10,260.50 

Johnson 1,060 5,174.18 

Laramie 5,085 24,822.59 

Natrona 795 3,880.64 

Sheridan 3,129 15,273.59 

Sweetwater 2,396 11,695.60 

Uinta 5,086 24,826.30 

Weston 1,053 5,140.01 

Totals 32.345 $157,886.87 



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26 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



On March 31st, 1912, the following amounts were dis- 
tributed from the Common School Land Income Fund : 



County . Enrollment 

Albany 2063 

Big Horn 2958 

Carbon 2317 

Converse 1629 

Crook 2054 

Fremont 2120 

Johnson 1057 

Laramie 5445 

Natrona 762 

Sheridan 3500 

Sweetwater 2636 

Uinta 5050 

Weston 1273 

Park 424 



33288 



Apportionment 
$ 10748.23 
15411.18 
12071.57 

8487.09 
10701.34 
11045.20 

5506.97 
28371.86 

3970.02 
18235.00 
13733.56 
26310.50 

6632.33 

2209.04 

$173433.89 



COUNTY 



Number of Children in Di strict According to Census 
Between Ages of 6 and 21 



Native Born 



Foreign Born 



Albany . . 
Big Horn 
Carbon . . 
Crook . . . 
Converse . 
Fremont . 
Johnson . 
Laramie . 
Natrona . 
Sheridan . 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . . 
Weston . . , 
Park . . . . 



1101 


969 


1511 


1404 


1097 


1100 


1007 


1000 


872 


815 


1059 


918 


506 


474 


2960 


2856 


434 


409 


1709 


1773 


1257 


1179 


2681 


2618 


631 


602 


587 


604 



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2915 
2197 
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1687 
1977 

980 
5812 

843 
3482 
2435 
5299 
1233 
1191 



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41 
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213 
241 
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38 



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146 

13 



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78 

129 

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9 

225 

354 

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31 

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Qualifications of Teachers Now Holding 




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107 


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1911 


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County Superintendents' Reports 



ALBANY COUNTY 

In writing the biennial report of the schools of Albany 
county for 1911-1912, I can give only the situation as it has im- 
pressed me during the past ten months. 

There are 2172 children of school age in the county. Of 
these 1582 belong to District No. 1, which includes the town of 
Laramie. There are employed in the city schools twent^'-six 
teachers, including the Superintendent and two Supervisors. 
The high school which has been domiciled in the handsome new 
high school building the past year, has a membership of 136 
students, doing most excellent work under the instruction of 
six teachers. District No. 1 maintains three rural schools of 
nine and a half months each. 

There are sixty other rural schools throughout the county 
with an average term of nearly five months. 

In District No. 5 at Rock River, they are building a six- 
teen thousand dollar school building, modern in every par- 
ticular. This is a grand step forward for this energetic town. 
The district is also establishing schools for the needs of settlers 
in the new farming sections. 

The tendency to unite schools is growing. Formerly there 
would be a school of two or three months at each ranch,. Now 
school buildings are being centrally located so that pupils with- 
in a radius of three or four miles can attend the same school and 
have the advantage of a seven or eight months' session. 

A number of the teachers have had literary entertainments, 
thus bringing the people of the community together socially and 
incidentally establishing a nucleus from which libraries have 
been founded, beside furnishing school rooms with organs, 
clocks, pictures, etc. 

Uniformity of school books, I believe, would be a great im- 
provement. The new Wyoming Course of Study is meeting a 
longfelt need. 

Winter seems to be the logical time for schools to be in 
session. We, however, have twenty summer schools. Weather 
conditions in some localities seem to warrant this arrangement. 
Of the twenty teachers now teaching, none are working on a 
permit or temporary certificate and only three on a third grade. 
There seems to be a growing ambition for the higher class cre- 
dentials. 



36 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The summer school at the university is setting an educa- 
tional precedence which is very noticeable throughout the 
country. 

Eighth grade examinations are being held in the rural 
schools. The questions are furnished by the City Superintend- 
ent. The possessor of an eighth grade diploma is admitted to 
the Laramie High School. This in a wonderful stimulus for 
keeping boys and girls in school. 

Our schools are in a reasonably healthy condition. We 
hope for rapid advancement in the work in the near future. 

Respectfully submitted, 
. MRS. N. ARTISEE ERICKSON, 

County Superintendent. 



BIG HORN COUNTY 

Since the last biennial report submitted from this office, 
Big Horn county has been divided. We now havem the county 
41 districts, including one high school district, and last year 102 
teachers were employed. 

There are sixty-seven school houses in the county. Eleven 
of these were built during the past year. Greybull erected a 
four-roomed gray stone building, Worland a six-roomed brick, 
Basin a ten-roomed brick and Lovell an eight-roomed brick. 
The others were smaller buildings, in rural districts, erected to 
take the place of "the old school house." 

The only accredited high school is at Basin, but Worland, 
Greybull, Hyattville and Lovell are doing some high school 
work. 

There is a private high school at Cowley, doing three years 
of high school work, and many of our eighth grade graduates 
enroll for higher work there. 

Yellowstone college, also a private institution, which offers 
work in various university courses, opens at Himes this year. 

In 1911 we had 94 eighth grade graduates, and in 1912 
there were 115. The questions were prepared and papers 
marked by the County Superintendent, thus insuring a measure 
of uniformity throughout the county. 

The tendency seems to be toward longer terms of school 
and increased salary for teachers. No district in the county 
now pays less than $50.00 and some of the rural schools pay 
$70.00 per month. 

We join with other Superintendents in recommending that 
the school laws be amended in regard to School District Clerks ' 
reports. As the annual report now includes parts of two school 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 3 7 

years, in many cases the number of days taught and total at- 
tendance is incorrect. We would also recommend that the Dis- 
trict Clerks be paid sufficient sum to insure getting correct re- 
ports on time. 

Another division of Big Horn county will take place Jan- 
uary 1, 1913, after which the remaining districts will be renum- 
bered 

"We feel that Miss Bird's Course of Study fills a long-felt 
want and will be a material help to teachers and pupils alike. 

We think that a uniform set of text books throughout the 
state would be a further advancement. 

Everything considered the schools are doing satisfactory 
work, but we hope to make many improvements and raise the 
standard of the public school work in the next two years. 

Respectfully submitted, 

A. F. FILLERUP, 
County Superintendent. 



CARBON COUNTY 

There have been some material changes in the Carbon 
county schools since the last biennial report was submitted. 

Districts 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 have been formed and organ- 
ized. District No. 25, in the southern part of the county in the 
Butte Lake section, has been abandoned. Now there are 36 
districts, all doing actual business except No. 34, which has not 
organized as yet. 

The Rawlins schools, District No. 3, are improving all the 
time. A new building is being erected, a two-room building, in 
the eist side which will be occupied by the small children of 
that locality. A new heater has been placed in an outside un- 
derground room for same, for the main building, making the 
system more satisfactory and safer than heretofore. There 
are 19 teachers now employed in the Rawlins schools. 

The school at Baggs, District No. 4, employs three teachers. 
There are two rooms in a comfortable brick building, and a new 
one-room frame building has been built in the same yard, so 
that the children are all within the same enclosure. 

The Elk Mountain town school, District No. 5, has a new 
two-room building. However, the school has seen fit to get 
along with one teacher. The rooms are built in a double room 
style with large arch opening between. This can be converted 
into two separate and distinct rooms whenever the patrons 
deem it necessary to employ two teachers. 

District No. 9, Saratoga, has decreased the teaching force 



38 BIENNIAL REPORT 

by one this year. There will be four teachers in the town school 
and one teacher in the little school known as the Scarrow dis- 
trict, about three miles from Saratoga. 

No. 7, Hanna, will have eight teachers, two men and six 
women. Six teachers in the main town and two in No. 3 town. 

No. 18, Encampment school, is not growing, though three 
teachers .are employed, as many as formerly. The District 
Board is always for as good a school as it can possibly secure. 

Summer schools are still conducted in the following dis- 
tricts : 

No. 2, Shirley; No. 19, Pathfinder ; No. 22, Brush Creek; No. 
24, Rock Dale ; No. 26, Spring Creek ; No. 32, Difficulty ; No. 35, 
Cow Creek. 

Some of these begin in spring and continue until December, 
so that they are not strictly summer schools. The other dis- 
tricts are mostly fall and winter schools. 

Conditions are steadily improving in the Carbon county 
schools. Parents and guardians are coming to more clearly 
recognize the common good of the Compulsory Education law. 
Salaries of teachers are being increased where possible. Fewer 
teachers and boards each year are ignoring the Certificate law 
of the state. On the whole I feel that it cannot be truthfully 
stated that the schools of Carbon county are not anticipating 
the growing needs of the several coijimunities where they exist. 

Respectfully submitted, 

FRANCES B. SMITH, 
County Superintendent. 



CONVERSE COUNTY 

Since our last biennial report we have been fortunate 
enough to secure some of the important measures we were work- 
ing for. 

We have a County School Board Association, a most im- 
portant factor in our educational work; a County Course of 
Study, which we hope will greatly aid in the organization and 
grading of our rural schools ; and we now have county uniform- 
ity of text books. A movement was initiated at our annual 
insitute to organize a county association of teachers to meet 
during mid-wdnter. Much interest was manifest and the organ- 
ization is assured. 

This year there were about sixty graduates from the eighth 
grade. We are to have nearly seventy-five per cent enter high 
school. The past two years are also red letter years because 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 39 

of the continuation of the pupils in the school work of all 
grades. Our loss will aggregate a very small per cent. 

The program for the first day of our institute is given to 
the work of the School Board Association. The spirit of the 
meeting this year was progressive, as is shown in the following 
resolution which it adopted : 

''Be it resolved by the Converse School Board Association, 
that it is the sense of this association that the county superin- 
tendent eliminate from the present course of study all work 
not necessary in the teaching of the common branches and as 
rapidly as possible substitution be made of the study of agricul- 
ture and domestic science. 

That it is the purpose of this association to develop stronger 
and better work in the qpmmon branches and in the teaching 
of those things necessary in the lives of our pupils. That the 
County Superintendent be requested to report at our next meet- 
ing of the progress made." 

The Association also recommended that the teachers of the 
county make a study of vocational work and introduce as much 
as may be made practicable this coming year. 

The educational forces of the county are well organized 
and the outlook promising. 

Very sincerely, 

MAUD DAWES, 
County Superintendent. 



FREMONT COUNTY 

In accordance with your request, I present the following 
summary of the schools of Fremont county for the years 1911- 
1912: 

There has been considerable advancement in the schools 
of the county in the past two years. The number of districts 
has been increased from thirty-three to thirty-six. There are 
fifty schools in the county, employing seventy-eight teachers. 

A splendid new High School building has been built in 
Lander in the last two years. Manual training has been added 
to the course of study, and some elegant work has been done 
along that line by the pupils. There is a corps of eleven teach- 
ers employed in the Lander schools. 

Thermopolis also has an accredited high school. They have 
a large well equipped building, and a corps of trained teachers, 
and their work is of the very best. 

Riverton is doing about three years of high school work, 



40 BIENNIAL REPORT 

employing five teachers. Shoshoni employing four teachers^ 
and Hudson employing three, are doing some high school work. 

District eight, during the last year, built the best rural 
school building in the county. I doubt if there is a better one 
in the state. 

Our institutes the past two years have been most helpful 
for the teachers. The institute in the summer of 1911 was con- 
ducted by Superintendent Shuck of Rawlins. The teachers felt 
that it was a very successful institute. 

The institute of 1912 is now in session. The instructors 
are Professor A. Softley, Dean of the Fremont Nebraska Nor- 
mal, and his daughter, Miss Elsie Softley. The enrollment is the 
largest in the history of Fremont county. 

During the past two years I have given the examinations 
to pupils who were completing the eighth grade, and found a 
much higher grade of work being done as a result. 

Respectfully submitted, 

ELLA M. FARTHING, 

County Superintendent. 



JOHNSON COUNTY 

In the progress made by the schools of Wyoming during 
the past two years, we feel that Johnson county has in no way 
been left behind. 

During the fall of 1911 the Johnson county high school 
moved to its new home. The building which cost something 
over iwenty-seven thousand dollars, is a beautiful structure 
with all modern conveniences. All the teachers of the high 
school hold life certificates, except the commercial teacher, who 
holds a special. We are going to make a beginning in manual 
training this year and hope that much good will be accom- 
plished. 

The grades of our Buffalo schools are not under the same 
supervision as the liigh school. We have ample room for the 
grades and there are less than forty children to each teacher. 
Our Superintendent last year secured the Turner Art Exhibit 
and by giving short musical programs in connection with the 
exhibit, the school secured something over three hundred dol- 
lars to decorate the interior of the school buildings. Beautiful 
pictures were placed in each room. 

The seventh and eighth grades are seated in an assembly 
room with fine class rooms adjoining it. This gives the teachers 
an opportunity to divide the work so that each may have sub- 
jects that she cares to teach. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 41 

Two years ago our music teacher organized a brass band 
from the grade boys, who made such headway that they were a 
surprise to the town. As it was necessary to change music 
teachers, the band is no longer under the auspices of the school, 
but are continuing their practice under another instructor. 

The work of securing eighth grade graduates from our 
rural schools has exceeded our expectations. This year the 
rural schools received three-fifths as many eighth grade diplo- 
mas as the graded schools. A large per cent of these go into 
high school and so far we have had but one who did not make 
good. 

Only five log school houses are still in use. Most of these 
have been replaced by frame buildings. At Sussex a fine frame 
school house and a barn were built. This is a district that had 
a very poor water supply, so the patrons decided to drill a well 
and were quite surprised when they reached a plentiful supply 
of good water at a depth of seventy feet. 

At least one-fifth of the country schools have purchased 
new seats and some have put in good libraries. 

Much attention has been given to defective children "and 
many have had adnoids and tonsils removed, also eyes, teeth and 
ears cared for. Johnson county people are thoroughly awake 
to the injurious effects of such things. 

Several of our teachers have been taking advantage of the 
summer school at Laramie. Others have gone for a regular 
course at the University or the Normal and all return praising 
the schools and their instructors. The number of teachers pro- 
duced in our home schools is increasing until there is not much 
demand for teachers from other states. 

Our institutes are well attended and all teachers, from col- 
lege graduates to high school girls, manifest a professional 
spirit. 

Our new Course of Study will undoubtedly be a great help 
in securing more uniform work in the schools. 

In visiting schools, I try to make each teacher feel that 
I come not to criticize but to bring what helpful ideas I can and 
to get therefrom something worth while to carry to other 
teachers. Respectfully submitted, 

MEDA B. SINSEL, 
County Superintendent. 



NATRONA COUNTY 

In summarizing the work of the past t"^o years it gives nie 
pleasure to note that there has been some improvement along 
many lines. 



42 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Natrona county has eighteen school districts, employing 
forty-two teachers. It is unfortunate for us that owing to the 
distance between homes in some of the rural districts it is nec- 
essary to divide the money among several schools, thus making 
shorter terms than if these schools could be consolidated. We 
are working along this line with the hope of better condition 
in the near future. 

A number of improvements have been made in buildings 
and grounds. Salaries have been increased about five dollars 
per month for rural schools and grade teachers in town schools. 
High school teachers are now paid ten dollars a month more 
than they were two years ago. 

Drawing and music in the Casper schools and in Natrona 
county high school are both under special instruction. Progress 
in these subjects is very gratifying. 

The Smith system of heating and ventilating has been in- 
stalled in several of the rural districts, which is a great im- 
]Drovement over the old system. 

In our rural districts several new buildings have been put 
up and well equipped. Others have been remodeled and reno- 
vated so that they are in much better condition. In District 
No. 12 an ice house, also a cistern were added. 

One new school has been added to District No. 2 and a 
building well equipped for its maintenance. 

Bonds for a new county high school building have been 
sold and a modern structure will be erected providing for a 
large gymnasium, also manual training and domestic science 
departments. The Casper school and the county high school 
have unsurpassed sanitary equipment, and excellent facilities 
for all work. 

The enrollment in the high school is 16 per cent of the 
total enrollment. Thus far this is the highest in the state. 
While this is not as good as we expect to make it when we 
have installed extensive manual training and domestic science 
courses, it is gratifying to know that it is so far above the seven 
per cent average high school enrollment of the United States. 

Most of our schools are using the same text books which 
will be a great advantage to us. 

Our County Institute under the instruction of Professor 
J. 0. Creager and Miss Clara Prahl of the State University of 
Wyoming proved very helpful and inspiring. 

Teachers realize the great importance of their work and 
parents are awakening to the fact that they also have a duty 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 43 

to perform, and by our united efforts we hope to make marked 
improvement in the educational work in the next few years. 

Respectfully sul)mitted, 

MAY HAMILTON, 
County Superintendent. 



SHERIDAN COUNTY 

Since the last biennial report of the State Superintendent 
was pul)lished school conditions have improved much in Sheri- 
dan county. 

District No. 1, Big Horn, has installed the ninth and tenth 
grades under a special teacher to give high school opportuni- 
ties to the boys and girls unable to attend school in Sheridan, 
District No. 3 is opening its second school in the district for the 
first time. District No. 7, Sheridan, has for the past two years 
enjoyed the comfort of occupying its two beautiful* and com- 
plete ward schools built in 1910 ; also the enlarged quarters for 
the high school. Even now, however, Sheridan is contemplat- 
ing the erection of more buildings to replace the smaller ones 
now in use, for the accommodation of the city's growing en- 
rollment which numbered 1560 this past year. District No. 
13 has also found it necessary to install another school. During 
the past year a short term was held in a homestead house. This 
summer a school building is in process of construction for the 
new settlers. District No. 20, at its newly opened coal camp of 
New Acme, has voted a two-roomed school which will open its 
first term this coming fall. District No. 21 has conducted four 
schools for the past two seasons and District No. 22 operates 
three instead of one, as stated in the last biennial report. Dis- 
trict No. 26 also has grown in population and maintains two 
schools. District No. 32, Carneyville, employed three teachers 
to take care of its growing enrollment last j^ear. District No. 
33 now boasts a well planned, well equipped, two-roomed 
cement block school house, which adds materially to the effi- 
ciency of the work done in Ranchester. Districts No. 35 and 36 
were formed during the last biennial period and are each sup- 
porting two schools. 

The amount of money paid for teachers ' salaries during the 
past year was $64,812.00 as against $57,231.00 in 1911, and $52,- 
025.00 in 1910, showing that the people are awaking to the 
economy of spending the county funds in the most constructive 
channels. 

The total school enrollment for the fiscal year closing April 
30th, 1912, was 2,994, and the school census of the county totals 
3,707. 



44 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Sheridan county continues to hold final eighth grade exam- 
inations for rural districts which entitles the pupils who suc- 
cessfully pass, to receive diplomas which admit to the high 
school. Forty-seven j)upils earned diplomas this year, Carney- 
ville (Dist. No. 32) winning the honor of being the banner 
class. Nine pupils from this school took the examination and 
passed with a class average of 88, the highest individual aver- 
age being 94. 

The year just closed has been the first in which the system 
of issuing certificates and diplomas of honor for regular attend- 
ance was followed. The result has been more than gratifying, 
exceeding our most optimistic anticipations. 

Respectfully submitted, 

EDITH K. 0. CLARK, 

County Superintendent. 



WESTON COUNTY 

In compliance with your request I herewith submit the fol- 
lowing report of the schools of Weston county. The two years 
of school work have passed very rapidly and have been most 
interesting. 

There are now four districts in this county. In these four 
districts there are forty-eight schools with a total enrollment of 
one thousand fifty-five pupils. 

We have but three town schools. Newcastle is an accred- 
ited high school. Cambria has ten grades. Upton is taking up 
eleventh grade this year to accommodate some of the students. 
Newcastle employs eight teachers. Cambria and Upton each 
four teachers. 

Within the last two years Newcastle has built a $13,000.00 
addition. Cambria a new school house, costing about $8,000.00, 
and Upton has a new building costing $10,000.00 Several new 
buildings have been put up in the county. 

All the schools are in a prosperous condition. Most of the 
rural teachers have their homes in this county and several of 
these are high school graduates from our own schools. Their 
work is very satisfactory. They are wide awake young teachers 
and anxious to succeed. 

The town teachers are receiving at least seventy-five dollars 
and the rural teachers forty-five and fifty, according to grade 
of certificate. 

The Course of Study issued by the State Superintendent in 
1912 is the basis of the work in our schools. The course out- 
lined for the Newcastle high school by Superintendent Fraizer 
is also used. 



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45 



TABLE SHOWING NUMBER AND KIND OF CERTIFICATES RECOMMENDED 
BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FROM SEPT. 30, 1910, TO SEPT. 30, 1912 



COUNTY 



Albany . . . 
Big Horn . 
Carbon . . . 
Converse . . 
Crook . . . . 
Fremont . . 
Johnson . . 
Laramie . . 
Natrona . . 

Park 

Sheridan 
Sweetwater 
Uinta . . . . 
Weston . . 

Total . . . 



2 6 


35 


4S 


53 


16 


19 


22 


27 


3 7 


65 


34 


48 


16 


21 


87 


157 


•^ 


8 



9 
32 
13 
47 
33 



3^ 



11 
4 

9 
4 
9 
4 
4 
35 



23 
4 



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o 


o 




1 tao 


71 






















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o 




-^ c 


- 


P-, 


o 


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T3 


^ 


s 


^- 


i^ 


^ 


H 



637 I 116 



15 

7 

16 

5 

24 

11 

5 

28 

5 

3 

21 

11 

19 

1 3 

183" 



7 I 



21 


10 1 


14 


7 


18 


5 


10 


3 


29 


7 


16 


9 


7 


3 


46 


8 


6 


2 


8* 




26 


2 


16 


7 


28 


4 


t) 


2 



16 
37 
12 
11 
36 
9 
17 
56 

3 I 

4 I 
12 

4 

18 

4 



18 I 250 T69 I 239 | 57 



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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 47 

County examinations are given pupils who complete the 
eighth grade. I have made out the questions and corrected the 
papers. Those passing receive diplomas which admit them to 
the high schools of the county. This plan has been used here 
about a year and in this time thirty-two were successful in get- 
ting diplomas. Several others tried but failed in the examina- 
tion. Enrollment in the high schools this year is about seventy. 

Interesting and inspiring institutes are held each year. The 
last two years Mr. W. B. Mooney of Greeley, Colorado, and 
Miss Eleanor Davidson of Denver were instructors. The first 
year our teachers were so delighted with them that they were 
invited to come again this year. Their work was very prac- 
tical and a source of enthusiasm and culture. The attendance 
each year was about fifty. 

Last year the Weston County Teachers' Association met 
three times. Once in each town. Although it is hard for many 
of the teachers to be present there was a good attendance at 
each meeting. Much good resulted from these and it is hoped 
we will be able to have some meetings this year. 

I cannot write this without mentioning the members of our 
School Boards. We are blessed with the best set of men that 
any one could wish for. That is the great reason our schools 
are in such good condition. It is a pleasure to work with them. 

During my term in office I have been much indebted to the 
State Superintendent, the State Board of Educational Exam- 
iners, our State University and the County Superintendent, with 
whom I have worked. 

With best wishes for the welfare of the schools of Wyo- 
ming. 

Respectfullv submitted, 
ORISE L. CARPENTER, 

Coiinty Superintendent. 



University of Wyoming 



Hon. Rose A. Bird, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Madam : 

In response to your request, I submit herewith a brief re- 
port on the University of Wyoming for the biennium which 
closed on June 30th last. Under separate cover I send you 
copies of the last annual catalogue of the University and the 
last annual report of the President of the Board of Trustees. 

Inasmuch as my administration began August 1st, I am 
able to submit only a somewhat formal report on a period which 
expired prior to m}^ taking office. 

The University Organization 
The University of Wyoming continues to respond to the de- 
mands of the people by offering courses in nearly all the depart- 
ments of a standard university. Law and Medicine being the 
chief exceptions. In some aspects this policy has been difficult 
to maintain because of the comparatively small number of stu- 
dents in the several departments. In other ways good results 
have been made possible because of co-ordination of depart- 
ments and the fact that the University of Wyoming is a unified 
institution. 

Students in Liberal Arts, agriculture, engineering, and 
other departments come together under the same instructors 
in the more elementary classes. The same laboratories and 
libraries serve the interests of students of all departments. This 
avoidance of duplication with consequent economy and in- 
creased efficiency is a matter for congratulation, especially 
when one compares the situation in W^yoming with difficulties 
in other states where state institutions of higher education are 
scattered about and must compete with each other for public 
support. 

The following colleges, schools and departments are main- 
tained : 

The Graduate School. 

The College of Liberal Arts. 

The College of Agriculture. 

The College of Engineering. 

The Normal School. 
The Department of Commerce. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 49 

The Department of Home Economics. 

The Department of Music. 

The Summer School. 

The Preparatory School. 

The Department of University Extension. 

The State Preparatory School 

The work of the University as an institution of higher 
education has been conditioned upon the development of high 
schools within the state. Since the number of district and 
county high schools giving standard courses of four years has 
been very limited (reaching only sixteen in 1912, the University 
has maintained a State Preparatory School. This Preparatory 
School serves the further purpose of a training school for the 
Normal School, giving teaching practice in secondary work to 
students fitting themselves to become high school teachers. 

It is a matter for congratulation that the attendance in the 
preparatory department has been steadily decreasing as good 
high schools (and particularly in Laramie) have been estab- 
lished. In 1911-12 the enrollment of students of preparatory 
grade numbered only forty-seven. 

Admission Requirements 

The University has been maintaining the requirement for 
regular admission to collegiate departments of the completion 
of a standard four-year high school course, including at least 
fifteen units. This requirement has tended to raise the standard 
of scholarship, putting the degrees of the University on an 
equal standing with those of other state universities of high 
rank. 

Entrance subjects are to include in all cases three units 
in English, two units in languages other than English, two and 
one-half units in Mathematics, one-half unit in Civics. Candi- 
dates for admission to technical Colleges of Agriculture and 
Engineering must also present one unit in Physics, and one-half 
unit in Solid Geometry. The remainder of the fifteen units may 
be presented in varying amounts in English, languages other 
than English, History, Political Economy, Psychology, Peda- 
gogy, Mathematics and Science, Vocational subjects, Book- 
keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Manual Training and Free- 
hand Drawing are recognized to a limited degree as entrance 
units for the Colleges of Engineering and Agriculture, the Nor- 
lual School, and the Department of Commerce and Home Eco- 
nomics. 

The purpose and effect of the above plan of admission re- 
quirements has been to leave high school authorities free to 



So BIENNIAL REPORT 

adapt their curriculum to the needs of their several communi- 
ties, for pupils who may never enter a university, while at the 
Bame time making the transition from secondary to higher edu- 
cation as simple and natural as possible with due regard to 
proper training for beginning courses of university grade.- The 
University of Wyoming is in harmony with sister state univer- 
sities in this policy, as well as in the predominant use of cer- 
tificates instead of examinations to satisfy admission require- 
ments. 

The Normal School 
During the last two years the Normal School has had use of 
its new building, which has proved to be well adapted for its 
purposes. The building has accommodated the training school 
and preparatory school classes, as well as the other usual normal 
classes. Greatly increased efficiency has resulted from the im- 
proved facilities. A new emj)hasis has been made possible in 
the preparation of teachers for service in high schools. 

The Summer School 

The sixth session of the Summer School, now a fixed fea- 
ture of the University, was held from June 17th to July 26th, 
1912. It was the most successful session thus far held, being 
attended by one hundred and six students, eighteen men and 
eighty-eight women. In 1911 the enrollment was sixty-eight 
students. The school is primarily for the teachers of the state 
and those preparing to teach, but twelve courses in six depart- 
ments of university grade were taught this year. Instruction 
was given by seventeen members of the regular faculty and 
four visiting instructors. Much of the work was arranged to 
meet the needs of the teachers who wished to study for exami- 
nations for certificates. That the results were good is shown 
not merely by the comments of satisfied students, but also by 
the high percentage of successful applicants who took the regu- 
lar examinations at the close of the session under the arrange- 
ments by the State Board of Examiners. 

The following constituted the faculty of instruction for the 
Summer School : 

Charles Oliver Merica, M. A.LL. D., President. 

Professor W. P. Burris, M. A., L. H. I)., Dean of the College 
of Education, Uiiiversity of Cincinnati. 

Agnes M. Wergeland, Ph. D., History. 

Grace Raymond Hebard, M. D., Ph. D., Political Economy 
and Civics. 

Elmer George Hoefer, B. S., Engineering subjects. 

Arnold G. H. Bode, B. A., M. A., Music. 

J. R. Hutchison, LL. B., Commercial Studies. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 51 

J. 0. C'reager, A. M., Education and allied lines. 

F. W. Heyl, Ph. D., Cliemistry. 

C. Eben Stromquist, Ph. D., Mathematics. 

Clara Prahl, Training School. 

Mabel A. Land DeKay, B. A., Dramatics and Expression. 

John L. Hunton, Music. 

Emma Howell Knight, Adviser of Women. 

0. G. Wichmann, German. 

F. S. Burrage, B. A., American Literature. 

Leslie Bailey Cook, B. A., Latin. 
Evangeline Downey, B. A., Mathematics. 
Merle Kissick, B. A., Home Economics. 

V. H, Rowland, Botany. 

Harry Hollenback, Home Economics. 

Eugenia Neer, Physical Culture. 

A. L. Burgoon, Superintendent of Schools, Dianmondville, 
Wyoming, Manual Training. 

W. E. Kemp, Superintendent of Schools, Lander, Wyoming, 
Grammar. *^ 

Leon Fraizer, Superintendent of Schools, Newcastle, Wyo- 
ming, Arithmetic. 

The College of Agriculture 

The past two years have brought important improvements 
in the e(iuipment of the College of Agriculture. Farm buildings 
and farm machinery, livestock, laboratory apparatus, technical 
libraries — all have been bettered. The University has been 
seeking to provide the necessary facilities for education in agri- 
culture so that the young men and women of Wyoming need 
not go outside the state for technical training in this funda- 
mental industry of applied science. 

The Experiment Station 

Likewise the work of the Experiment Station has been 
broadened and strengthened. The failure of legislation to sup- 
plement income from federal government funds prevented the 
maintenance of experiment and demonstration farms which 
had been planned. But the results of experiments carried on 
by the staif have brought great benefits to the livestock and 
farming interests. A file of scientific bulletins published in the 
last two years is herewith forwarded. 

University Extension 

An essential feature of the University work is its Extension 
Department. Despite inability in the last two years to run 



52 BIENNIAL REPORT 

demonstration trains, to hold institutes and moveable schools, 
or to keep demonstration agents in the field, a large amount 
of public service has been rendered. Lectures and addresses 
have been given in many places. Teachers' Institutes have been 
conducted. Thousands of practical circulars and letters have 
been mailed. Expert advice has been freely given to inquirers. 
Correspondence courses have been taken by students unable to 
study in residence in the University. 

Agricultural Hall 

When the University obtained its special tax levy by act 
of the last Legislature the Board of Trustees undertook to re- 
serve funds, not to be used on maintenance account, to provide 
for current building needs. A sum of about $55,000.00 has, in 
consequence, been set aside for beginning the construction of 
some needed building. After careful consideration, the Board 
of Trustees has taken the preliminary steps to erect an Agricul- 
tural Hall. They believe that the importance of agricultural 
education and experiments to Wyoming is indicated by the 
great agricultural development which is rapidly taking place. 
The associated College of Agriculture and Experiment Station 
cannot do their best work without larger and better equipped 
quarters. Other departments also need the space now occupied 
for agriculture. Great weight has also been given to the con- 
sideration that state funds must supplement the generosity of 
the federal government in supporting the Experiment Station 
and instruction in agriculture and mechanic arts. 

A reduced copy of the architect's sketch in perspective of 
the new building, chosen by the Board after an impartial com- 
petition, accompanies this report. ^ 

The Faculty 

The membership of the faculty in all departments, for re- 
search and instruction, is appended. This list includes all who 
served during the regular vear 1911-12 as well as those ap- 
pointed for 1912-13. 

Charles Oliver Merica, M. D., LL. D., President and Professor 
of English. Not continuing 1912-13. 

Clyde Augustus Duniway, M. A., Ph. D., President and 
Professor of History. Beginning 1912-13. 

Aven Nelson, M. A., Ph. D., Professor of Biology and 
Curator of Rocky Mountain Herbarium. 

Justus Freeland Soule, M. A., Professor of Greek and Latin. 

Henry Merz, M. A., Professor of German and French. 

Charles Bascom Ridgaway, M. S., Sc. D., Professor of 
Mathematics. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 53 

Agnes Matilda Wergeland, Ph. D., Professor of History 
and Spanish. 

Helen Middlekauff, Professor of the English Language and 
Literature. 

Henry Granger Knight, M. A., Director of the Experiment 
Station and Professor of Agricultural Chemistry. 

June Etta Downey, M. A., Ph. D., Professor of Philosophy, 
and English and Principal of the Department of University 
Extension. 

Grace Raymond Hebard, M. D., Ph. D., Professor of Politi- 
cal Economy and Librarian. 

Elmer George Hoefer, B. S., Professor of Mechanical Engi- 
neering. 

John Conrad Fitterer, M. S., C. E., Professor of Civil and 
Irrigation Engineering. 

Arthur Emmons Bellis, M. S., Professor of Physics. 

Theory of Music and Director of the School of Music, not 
continuing 1912-13. 

John R. Hutchison, LL. B., Professor of Commercial 
Studies, not continuing 1912-13. 

Alpheus Davis Faville, B. S., Professor of Animal Hus- 
bandry and Station Husbandman. 

John A. Hill, B. S., Wool Expert, Professor of Textile Li- 
dustry. 

Otto L. Prien, M. D. V., B. S., Professor of Veterinary 
Science and Station Veterinarian. Leave of absence 1912-13. 

Thomas S. Parsons, M. S., Professor of Agronomy and Sta- 
tion Agronomist. 

John Oscar Creager, A. M.. Principal of the State Normal 
School and Professor of Education. 

Albert C. Boyle, M. E., A. M., Professor of Mining Engi- 
neering. 

Fred "W. Heyl, Ph. D., Professor of Chemistry. 

Ross B. Moudy, M. S., Professor of Chemistry and State 
Chemist. 

Emeline S. Whitcomb, B. S., Professor of Home Economics. 

Beverly C. Daly, First Lieutenant, U. S. A., Retired. Pro- 
fessor of 'Military Science and Tactics. 

C. Eben Stromquist, Ph. D., Professor of Mathematics. 

Benjamin H. Grave, Ph. D., Professor of Zoology. 

Emma Howell Knight, B. A., Assistant in Home Economics 
and Adviser of Women. 

Eva Meek, Director of Department of Music, Instructor in 
Vocal Music and Violin. 



54 BIENNIAL REPORT 

R. H. Prien, M. D. V., Acting Professor of Veterinary 
Science and Station Veterinarian. For 1912-13. 

E. Deane Hnnton, B. S., Assistant Professor of Commercial 
Studies. Beginning 1912-13. 

Ruth Adsit, Supervisor of the Training School. 

William Harlow Reed, Curator of the Museum and In- 
structor in Geology. 

Maud H. Fling, M. A., Instructor in Greek and Latin. 

Mabel A. Land DeKay, B. A.; Instructor in English. 

Jessie B. Hutchinson, Instructor in Stenography and Type- 
writing. Not continuing 1912-13. 

Robert J. Cowper, Instructor in Shop "Work. 

Harold I. Dean, B. A., Athletic Director and Coach. Not 
continuing 1912-13. 

Amy G. Abbot, A. B., Instructor in English. 

Charles J. Oviatt, M. S., Assistant Wool Expert and In- 
structor in Animal Husbandry. Leave of absence 1912-13. 

John L. Huuton, Instructor upon Piano. 

Otto G. Wichmann, Instructor in Crerman. 

Bessie Van Buskirk, Instructor in Home Economics. Not 
continuing 1912-13. 

Wilbur A. Hitchcock, Instructor in Engineering. 

Katharine Powel, B. S., Instructor in Domestic Art. Be- 
ginning 1912-13. 

Mae Merle Kissick, B. A., B. S., Instructor in History, Pre- 
paratory School. Beginning 1912-13. 

Leon C. Exelby, B. S., Instructor in Animal Husbandry and 
Athletic Coach. Beginning 1912-13. 

M. J. Mallery, A. M., Instructor in Commercial Studies. 
Beginning 1912-13. 

Annie Wilson Rowland, B. Mus., Instructor in Piano and 
Organ. Beginning 1912-13. 

J. Ethel Brown, A. B., Supervisor of Music in the Training 
School. 

Flora Nethercote, Supervisor of Drawing in the Training 
School. 

Clara Prahl, B. A., B. Ped., Critic Teacher in the Training 
School. 

Gertrude Pouting, B. A., Critic Teacher in the Training 
School. 

Katherine Nenno, Critic Teacher in the Training School. 

Dorothy Worthington, B. Ped., Critic Teacher in the Train- 
ing School. 

Marion Roberts, Assistant in Training School. 

Helen Nelson, Assistant in Training School. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 55 

Alice Downey, Assistant in Training School. 

Mrs. Clara Bowman, Assistant in Training School. 

Lncile Wright, Assistant in Training School. 

Mary Hollenback, Assistant in Training School. 

Eugenia Neer, Assistant in Athletics for Women. 

Frank Edgar Hepner, M. S., Research Chemist. 

Leroy D. Swingle, Ph. D., Research Parasitologist. 

Sylvester K. Loy, Ph. D., Research Chemist. 

Karl T. Steik, A. M., Engineering Chemist. 

John M. McGee, A. M., Assistant State Chemist. 
Statistics of Enrollment 

The enrollment in the University in all departments for 
the year 1911-12 numbered three hundred and seventeen dif- 
ferent students. 

The Summer School of 1911 was attended ])y sixty-eight 
students. 

During the regular semesters of 1911-12 the enrollment was 
two hundred and sixty-one. 

Of this number forty-seven were in the Preparatory School, 
while thirty-four took courses only in the School of Music, and 
twenty-one took special instruction only in the practical courses 
in Home Economics. 

The College of Liberal Arts had forty-six students en- 
rolled. 

The technical Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering had 
forty-eight students enrolled. 

There were twenty-seven Normal School students, besides 
those from the other colleges and departments taking courses 
in this school. 

Major work in the Department of Commerce was registered 
for by twenty-six students, and in Home p]conomics by seven 
students. 

C^orrespondence courses were being taken by nine students. 
In Conclusion 

The resignation of President C. 0. Merica, submitted on 
March 28rd, took effect on Juh^ 31st. 

The Board of Trustees on May 3rd elected the undersigned 
to fill the vacancy and to enter upon his duties on August 1st. 

The University of Wyoming is well started upon an area of 
large public service. To the degree that the people of the state 
through their representatives in the state government provide 
ade(iuate resources, the Board of Trustees and the President 
and Facuutly will render expert scientific and educational ser- 
vice for Wyoming. C. A. DUNIWAY, 

President. 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



State Superintendent 
of Public Instru&ion 




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THE STATE OF WYOMING 
1913-1914 



STATE OF WYOMING 



Biennial Report 

of the 

II Yo.^: ^^Superintendent of Public 

In^rudion 



1913-1914 



Rose A. Bird-Maley, Superintendent 






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STATE OF WYOMING 



Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

To His Excellency, 
Joseph M. Carey, 

Governor of Wyoming. 
Sir: — I have the honor to transmit herewith the Biennial 
Report of this office for the two years ending September 30th, 
1914, setting forth the conditions of this department, as re- 
quired by law. 

Very respectfully yours, 

ROSE A. BIRD-MALEY, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT 



Office of 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 80, 1914. 

In compliance with the provisions of Section 263 of the 
Wyoming Compiled Statutes of 1910, I have the honor to sub- 
mit herewith the biennial report of the State Superintendent 
of Public Instruction for the period of the two years beginning- 
September 30th, 1912 and ending September 30th, 1914, show- 
ing as fully as possible the growth and development of the 
public school system throughout the state. 

The statistics herein enumerated are compiled chiefly from 
the reports furnished the office of the State Superintendent by 
the several County Superintendents of the state. These re- 
ports show the receipts and disbursements of the state, county 
and district school funds ; the number of schools in each dis- 
trict; the number of pupils attending school in each district; 
the number of teachers and their grades of certificates ; the 
value of school property, and other facts that are deemed 
necessary for the information of the Legislature and for the 
Governor and that are of interest to the public. 

Recommendations as to needed legislation are also incor- 
porated in this report. The majority of these recommenda- 
tions were incorporated in the biennial report of 1911 and 1912 
and presented to the Legislature. Many of the changes, how- 
ever, Avhich I wished inaugurated have become laws during the 
four years of my incuml)ency in office, the Twelfth Legislature 
having passed the following measures : 

The Remittance of School Funds. 

Chapter 15. S. L. 1913, makes it compulsory for the County 
Superintendent and County Treasurer, when remitting funds to 
the School District Treasurer, to advise the clerk of said dis- 
trict of such remittance. 

District Boundary Board. 

Chapter 42. S. L. 1913. provides for a District Boundary 
Board composed of the County Superintendent of Schools and 
the Board of County Commissioners. Before this Igw was 
passed, the division of school districts was left entirely in the 
hands of the County Superintendent which made it diffiult for 
both the county superintendent and the patrons. 



6 ' BIENNIAL REPORT 

Teachers' Institute. 

Chapter 44, S. L. 1913. makes if conipvilsory for all teacliers 
to attend the County Teachers' Institute. It was customary to 
conduct institute annually in each county, lu^cessitating the ex- 
penditure of large sums of money, but there was no provision 
by which the teacher was eomi^elled to attend. Ihider the 
present law, if the teacher has not a sufficient and reasonable 
excuse for being absent from institute, his or her certificate, 
may, upon complaint of the Count}' Superintendent, be revoked 
by the State Superintendent of Pu.blic Instruction. This law 
also provides that two or three counties may unite and join 
their funds so that more and better instructors and lecturers 
may be employed. 

Law Providing- for Taxation for School Purposes. 

Chapter 52, S. L. 1913, was enacted with a view of aiding 
weak rural school districts. It provides that the county funds 
shall be divided according to the number of teachers who were 
employed for a period of six months instead of apportioning 
such funds according to the number of pupils in the district 
which gave the city schools large sums of money and left the 
rural and outlying districts with a small proportion of the 
county funds. 

Course of Study for Elementary Schools. 
Chapter 53, S. L. 1913, provides for the preparation of a 
Wyoming state course of study. Formerly the teachers used 
courses of study selected at random from other states and as a 
result the courses of study were not uniform and in most cases 
did not fit the needs of the schools of our state. It is now the 
duty of the State Superintendent of Pulilic Instruction to pre- 
pare a course of study for the elementary schools of the state. 
This law also specifies the subjects which shall be taught and 
it is the duty of the County Superintendents to see that the 
course of study is used in their respective counties. Wyoming 
has now had its own course of study for three years and the 
work throughout the state has been uniform. More attention 
has also been devoted to the history, civil government and 
geography of the state of Wyoming. Agriculture too has been 
a subject which has become one of the requirements to be 
taught in the schools of the state. 

Penalty for Failure of District Clerk to Make Report. 

Chapter 92, S. L. 1913, provides a penalty for the failure of 
the District Clerk to make report to the County Superintend- 
ent. This law specifies that the clerk shall forfeit the sum of 
$25 and be liable on his official bond for all losses resulting to 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 7 

the district for failure to inake the proper report. Tutil the 
passage of this law, it was impossible in a great many cases for 
the County Superintendent to receive from the district clerks a 
proper report of the standing and condition of the districts, 
which sometimes resulted in the loss of money to the district 
through an incorrect enumeration of the school census. 

Agriculture. 

Chapter 102, S. L. 1913. 

Since a provision has been made for a state course of study 
and the subject of agriculture has been embodied in the sub- 
jects to he taught, it was also necessary to amend and re-enact 
that section of our law which provides the subjects re((uired in 
order to obtain a certificate and the subject of agriculture was 
included : . 

There are a few measures, however, which F believe are 
still necessary to meet the needs of the state as they exist at the 
]iresent time : 

Transportation or Boarding of Pupils. 

I believe that some provision should be made for the trans- 
portation or the boarding of pupils who live in isolated dis- 
tricts. This office is constantly receiving letters from people 
inquiring if there is some provision for pupils who live a great 
distance from school. In a great many districts, school boards 
have adopted rules that no school shall be maintained unless 
there are a certain numbei- of pupils to attend and where the 
re(|uired number cannot lie furnished, these children are left 
without a school. Some provision should be made whereby 
these children could be transported or l)oarded at some nearby 
school. In a great many of the districts throughout the state, 
the board has simpl,y allowed a certain sum, usually $15 per 
pupil for the boarding of these children at some adjaceiit school. 

County Uniformity of Text Books. 

Under the present system of purchasing text books. I find 
that there is a great deal of money being squandered. The 
Boards of Trustees as a rule, have neither the time nor the 
knowledge to select the necessary books and apparatus foi- 
school purposes, and as a result, our schools are being filled 
with worthless books and school apparatus. I believe that we 
should have a law pi-oviding for a board composed of repre- 
sentative school men and women of the county whose duty it 
would be to recommend uniform text books and apparatus for 
the use in the schools throughout the county. 



8 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Salary of County Superintendent. 

There is i\ clause in the Constitution of the state which 
contains a provision fixing the niaxinunn salaries of certain 
county officers of which tlie County Superintendent is one and 
the lowest on the list. The salary of the County Superintend- 
ent at the present time in the first class counties is $900, in sec- 
ond class counties. $750, in third class counties $600, and in 
fourth class counties $500. 

The office of the County Superintendent should be worthy 
of the name and it should pay a salary sufficient so that men 
and women who are eminently (|ualitied to till the position 
could devote their Avhole time and attention to the duties of 
that office. With the present salary that is impossil)le and I 
urge the Thirteenth Legislature of Wyoming to take the neces- 
sary steps to give the people of the state the opportunity to 
vote upon the (piestion of an amendment to the Constitution. 

County Superintendents ' Meeting. 

During the past four years I have made two or three 
eflforts to arrange for a meeting of the County Superintendents 
of the state. There is no (juestion as to the amount of good 
that could be accomplished if the State Superintendent and the 
County Superintendents of the State could gather together, 
organize the school system and inaugurate such changes as they 
deem necessary. Such a meeting, hoAvever, has been impos- 
sible in the past because the salaries of the County Superintend- 
ents are so small that they did not feel justified in paying their 
own expenses and there is no provision by law authorizing the 
payment of such expenses out of the county funds. 

I, therefore, recommend that this legislature make some 
provision for a County Superintendents' meeting. 

Medical Inspection. 

Some provision for medical inspection under the direction 
of a local school board should be provided in each county. A 
great many pupils are considered dull, when as a matter of 
fact their apparent dullness is simply the result of some 
physical defect. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



On March olvSt, 1913, tlie following anioimts were dis- 
tril)nte(l from the Common School Land Income Fund: 



County Enrollment. 

Albany 2,172 

liig Horn 2,993 

Carbon 2,326 

Converse 1,687 

Crook 2,027 

Fremont 1,977 

Johnson 994 

Laramie 6.091 

Natrona 852 

Park 1,220 

Sheridan 3,707 

SweetAvater 2,790 

I'inta 5,686 

Weston 1.264 

Totals 35.786 



Apportionment. 
$ 12,968.72 
17,870.80 
13,888.23 
10,072.85 
12,102.94 
11,804.40 

5.935.04 
36.368.65 

5,087.17 

7.284.45 
22,134.00 
16.658.72 
33,950.35 

7.547.17 



$213,673.49 



COUNTIES 



Albany 

Big Horn _ 

Carbon 

Campbell _ 
Converse _ 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Spring! 
• fohnson __ 
Laramie __ 

Lincoln 

Natrona __ 
Niobrara _ 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan _ 
Sweetwater 

Uinta 

Washakie _ 

We ston 

"Totals - 



Number of Children in District According 
Between Ages of 6 and 21 



to Census 



Native Born 



1112 

1204 

1023 

202 

421 

820 

878 

381 

122 

486 

1671 

2086 

516 

144 

628 

524 

1754 

1153 

896 

222 

667 



982 

1112 

935 

187 

414 

806 

767 

402 

112 

456 

1621 

1641 

446 

162 

624 

474 

1782 

1142 

863 

212 

627_ 

L5767 



2094 

2316 

1958 

389 

835 

1626 

1645 

783 

234 

942 

4244 

3727 

962 

306 

1252 

998 

3536 

2295 

1759 

434 

1294 

32677 



Foreign Born 



20 
40 

3 

1 
16 
13 

7 
29 

4 
108 
124 



32 

160 

233 

14 

4 

7 



884 



12 
14 

37 

8 

19 

6 

11 

15 

6 

100 

102 



16 
74 

187 
10 

5_ 

627 



70 

34 

77 

11 

1 

35 

19 

18 

44 

10 

208 

226 

9 

3 

3 

48 
234 
420 

24 
6 

12 



2164 

2350 

2032 

400 

836 

1661 

1664 

801 

408 

952 

4452 

3953 

971 

592 

1254 

1046 

3770 

2715 

1783 

440 

1306 



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Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

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Platte 

Sheridan 

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On March 31st, 1914, the following amounts Avere dis- 
tributed from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

Countv Enrollment. Apportionment. 

Albany 2,164 $ 14,009.52 

Big Horn 2,350 15,213.67 

Carbon 2,032 13,154.96 

Campbell 400 2.589.56 

Converse 836 5.412.18 

Crook 1,661 10,753.15 

Fremont 1,664 10.772.57 

Goshen 801 5.185.59 

Hot Springs 408 2,641.35 

Johnson 952 6.163.15 

Laramie 4,452 28.824.59 

Lincoln 3,953 25,591.33 

Natrona 971 6,286.16 

Niobrara 592 3,832.55 

Park 1,254 8,118.27 

Platte 1,046 6,771.70 

Sheridan 3,770 24,406.60 

Sweetwater 2,715 17,576.64 

Uinta 1,783 11,542.96 

Washakie 440 2,848.52 

Weston , 1,306 8,454.91 

Totals 35,550 $230,149.93 



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230 

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443 




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Platte 


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1332 

1425 




3408 




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1830 


Washakie 


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Weston 


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of I'uiiils 


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3 
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6 
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2 


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282 


198 


59 


247 


306 


4008 


3867 


7875 






1891 




320 


223 


78 


285 


363 


4479 


4247 


8726 






1892 




344 


226 


79 


288 


367 


4808 


4()1S 


9426 






1893 


190 


381 


247 


96 


328 


424 


5101 


48 32 


9933 


"886129 


89.21 


1894 


201 


399 


257 


96 


311 


407 


5339 


4971 


10310 


942411 


91.4* 


1895 


213 


405 


305 


112 


362 


474 


5838 


5415 


11253 


995651 


88.47 


1896 


182 


425 


306 


105 


360 


465 


5865 


5717 


11582 


1025100 


88.59 


1897 


184 


452 


322 


103 


395 


498 


6067 


5870 


11937 


1085961 


90.97 


1898 


202 


495 


338 


102 


434 


536 


6643 


(>3!t9 


13042 


1535562 


117.7* 


1899 


201 


500 


346 


91 


472 


563 


6797 


(i(i2i-) 


13427 


1166802 


86.9* 


1900 


208 


524 


372 


89 


481 


570 


7359 


7153 


14512 


1526124 


105.17 


1901 


214 


574 


381 


101 


519 


620 


8023 


7741 


15764 


1394443 


88.45 


1902 


224 


(il5 


400 


100 


584 


684 


8887 


S624 


17511 


1678933 


106.86 


1903 


238 


646 


440 


108 


618 


726 


9342 


9039 


1S381 


1702439 


89.26 


1904 


245 


684 


483 


105 


658 


763 


9194 


9053 


18247 


1810028 


99.24 


1905 


253 


716 


503 


107 


690 


797 


9499 


9403 


18902 


1828105 


96.71 


1906 


261 


745 


486 


107 


693 


800 


9392 


93 79 


18771 


1872016 


99.74 


1907 


281 


706 


509 


109 


678 


787 


9822 


9874 


19795 


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91.21 


1908 


280 


785 


538 


115 


784 


899 


10675 


10715 


21390 


2120482 


91.13 


1909 


291 


860 


582 


121 


854 


975 


11784 


1139S 


23182 


2308322 


99.57 


1910 


303 


1004 


640 


141 


968 


1109 


12364 


12220 


24584 


24S4396 


101.06 


1911 


334 


869 


830 


135 


1040 


1175 


13270 


12770 


26040 


2656870 


103.2* 


1912 


345 


975 


843 


174 


1051 


1225 


13396 


13 106 


26502 


2931935 


107.62 


1913 




972 


924 


171 


1195 


1366 


13909 


13(i2 7 


27530 


2787250 


101.26 


1914 





1009 


966 


188 


1300 


1488 


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14674 


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26' BIENNIAL REPORT 

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Nov. 1!). 1!)U. 
Mrs. Rose A. Bird-Maley, 

State Supt. of Public liistruction, 
Cheyenne, Wj'oming. 
My dear Mrs. Maley : 

Replying to your recpiest for suggestions eoncei-ning legis- 
lative measures relating to the needs of the State Board of 
Examiners, we would respectfully submit the following: 

First ; 

A I'epeal of the present law whicli grants third grade cer- 
tificates to High School graduates, as in the majority of cases 
no thought of teaching has l)een in their minds and conse- 
<|uently no ade<juate preparation has been made. 

Possibly an amendment of this law requiring certain pro- 
fessional study of such graduates would meet our needs tem- 
porarily. 

Second : 

A law setting standard requirements for the certification 
of High School teachers. 

Third : 

A law by which correspondence courses at the State Uni- 
versity in professional subjects may l)e accepted as a mode of 
renewing teachers' certificates; such a law repealing or amend- 
ing the present laAv which provides for the renewal of cer- 
tificates by Reading Circle work. 

Very respectfully, 

J. O. CREAGER, President 

RUTH JONES. 

MAJilTE E. HEFFERON, Secretarv. 



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21 

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7 

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4 




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15 
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19 
18 
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18 
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41 
34 
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38 
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24 
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18 
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6 
8 
10 
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7 
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20 
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17 

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5 
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2 
9 
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5 
16 
10 
8 
3 


2 
4 

3 
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5 
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7 


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5 




3 


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Park 


4 


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10 


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2 


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18 


35 




9 





17 


6 


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2 


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10 
25 


17 
24 


1 
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4 
10 


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5 
11 


2 
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3 

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Weston 







470 


605 


95 


215 


12 


226 


65 


150 


35 


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County Superintendents' Reports 



ALBANY rOUNTY 

In summarizing school conditions in Albany county for the 
past two years we are pleased to state that fourteen new rural 
schools have been established. There, are one hundred five 
teachers in the county. Thirty of these are employed in the 
Laramie schools, two at Bosler and two at Rock River. The 
balance of seventy-one are located in one room rural schools. 

The department of Domestic Science and Manual Training' 
was added to the Laramie high school last year under consid- 
erable protest. The work has met the needs of the pupils to 
such an extent that at present if the department were abolished 
a greater protest would be offered. 

The subject of Agriculture has ))een acceptable. Profes- 
sor Parsons of the Wyoming University who delivered five 
forty-five minute lectures on various topics at the 1913 teacli- 
ers ' institute certainly imbued the teachers with the importance 
of the subject. 

The school house, particularly in the out-lying districts, 
is fast becoming the social center. The teachers, as a rule, are 
glad to hold entertainments by the pupils or invite a lecturer, 
to which parents and in fact the people of the whole neighbor- 
hood are expected. In some instances an admission is charged 
which enables the pupils to add a new picture, organ, or some 
other desired possession to their school room. 

A move is being made to organize an Association of Board 
members to be a factor of the teachers' institute. There are 
twenty-five school districts with seventy-eight Board members, 
seventeen of these being women. A spirit of co-operation or 
even rivalry would be in line of progress. 

A selected list of texts for the rural schools has been made. 
In nearly every district, the new books purchased were from 
the list recommended. We hope within the next two years to 
have county uniformity of texts. 

Twenty-two pupils were graduated from the high school 
last June. Thirty-five pupils have jDassed the eighth grade in 
the rural schools during the last two years. The City Superin- 
tendent arranges the sets of eighth grade questions giving an 
equal chance to both rural and town eighth grades. 



30 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The teaching force is adequate to at least five times the 
niimher of pupils that are found in the sparsely settled sections. 

Respectfully submitted, 
N. ARTISEE ERICKSON. 
County Superintendent, Albany county. 



BIG HORN COUNTY 

Since the last biennial report submitted from tliis office, the 
county has heen divided, some of the districts going into 
Washakie county, and some to Hot Springs county. There are 
now 38 districts in Big Horn county. The census for 1914 
shows 2250 children of school age, in the county ; the total 
enrollment for 1913-14 Avas 1813 and there were 245 attending 
high school. 

Five new scliool houses Avere built last year, and there are 
several now in course of construction. 

Of the teachers employed in 1913-14. there were fourteen 
holding professional certificates, nine holding first grade, 
thirty-nine holding second grade and only eight teaching on 
third grade certificates. 

The wages are increasing, the average paid to male teach- 
ers being $72.41, while the average for female teachers is 
$61.07. 

I think the schools will never be the success they should 
be until there is more uniformity in text-books, and if recom- 
mending secured results, I should recommend that laws be 
passed giving the County Superintendent more power to act 
in hiring teachers, condemning old school houses, approving 
plans for new ones, etc. 

In 1913 and in 1914 Big Horn and Washakie counties 
held .joint institutes. Both were well attended and proved of 
much benefit to the teachers present. 

On the whole, conditions are improving in Big Horn coun- 
ty. The teaching of sewing and agriculture has been a great 
help in securing the co-operation of the parents, Avho, as well 
as the teachers and pupils are becoming more interested in the 
school work each year. 

Respectfully submitted. 

A. F. FILLERUP, 
County Superintendent. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 31 

CAMPBELL COUNTY 

Report on Condition of Schools of Campbell County 

Two years ago our county was unorganized, our school 
districts were likewise and in a fundless condition except for 
the one in Avhich Gillette is located, viz, No.l which received 
a sum of some six hundred and eighty dollars from the parent 
county (Crook). 

The schools then ninnbered twelve, but at the organization 
of school districts and election of officers of the same on May 
6, lyio, six new schools were established in the several dis- 
tricts and voted the erection of three new buildings. Only 
three rural school buildings were to be found in this vast 
county. The schools were held in old vacated cabins, well 
ventilated usually which necessitated summer terms. 

On my first round of visits I could feel sincerest sympathy 
for both teachers and pupils for buildings and apparatus being 
in so great need that teaching school made the building of the 
pyramids look like child's play. My principal Avork was to 
encourage the faithful guides who labored so hard with inade- 
quate tools and equipment. 

But it takes time to get founded in anything and when the 
funds came in from special levy and county tax, the school 
officers whose hearts had long been sad and whose minds had 
been intent on securing an inheritance fund from the parent 
districts, began to have visions of good buildings and sufficient 
apparatus along with good teachers to promote the greatest 
cause of this great land — that of educating the youth. In 
every instance the school officers have co-operated with teach- 
ers, patrons and superintendent for the betterment of schools. 
As a consequence we have eight very good and omfortable 
buildings erected during the past year, while two are now in 
process of erection. 

Another feature which I mention Avith approbation is the 
fact that the best grade of certificate is none too good to qualify 
teachers to teach in our county. The trustees recognizing the 
vital importance of first class teachers, have perceptibly raised 
the salary of teachers holding first and professional certificates 
and in some cases, they have voted to hire none but first class 
teachers. 

In two rural schools during the past year, ninth grade 
work was done — one pupil taking a Latin and the other a 
German course. In both cases the work was carried on very 
satisfactorily and at the end of eight months the pupils had 
completed more work than those pupils enrolled in our Gillette 
High School. 

Music is a subject that is receiving attention and it has 



32 BIENNIAL REPORT 

almost l)ecome imperative that the teacher has a musical as well 
as a didactic education. 

On the eve of my retirement from office, as I expect to at 
the close of 1914, I will be content to view with satisfaction the 
past Avork done in the schools of Campbell county, but will 
with interest visualize the future when the schools of this 
county shall rank well with those of the first of our land and 
when all boys and girls of this sparsely settled region may 
gain a good common school education without leaving their 
homes. 

JOSEPHINE ANDERSON, 

County Superin t enden t . 



CARBON COUNTY 

District No. 1, at Carbon, has practically been abandoned 
since nearly every family has gone away from the camp. This 
was the first district in Carbon county, but it has Ix'eu steadily 
going down until this last year when it will he done away with 
and the territory now comprising that district will be turned 
into some of the more thriving districts. 

District 2 has two schools, one in each part of the district, 
because the distance is too great for all the pupils to attend 
one school. 

In Rawlins there have been two ward buildings erected, 
one in the east part of town and one in the west end. These 
buildings were intended for the relief of the congestion in the 
primary grades, there being two rooms in each school. They 
are well ecjuipped w4th every modern convenience and fill a 
much needed want in Rawlins. One of the basement rooms in 
the main building has been fitted up for a chemical lal)oratory. 
There are twenty teachers in the Rawlins schools. Two of this 
number take care of the departmental work in seventh and 
eighth grades. 

Three of the schools in the Snake River country have 
formed themselves into a High School District, namely the 
town of Baggs, or Dist. No. 4, Sand Creek, No. 16, and Dist. 
No. 29. The new school will be located at Baggs, but is not 
yet ready for occupancy. However, bonds have been sold and 
work will begin soon. 

District No. 5 at Elk Mountain continues to grow to the 
extent of needing two teachers at the present time. 

Medicine Bow school has issued bonds to improve the 
school facilities, in the matter of room and equipment. 

The union Pacific Coal Comj^any who own the buildings 



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occupied by the school at Hamia has added two rooms to give 
room for the congested conditions prevailing at that place. 

The school house at No. 8, near Encampment has been 
moved from a field to a more accessible place in tlie district and 
near the county road. Also othci- needed improvements have 
I)een made on the property. 

The Saratoga district now hires five teachers against four 
formerly. The extra teacher takes care of a mixed room of 
children in the north part of the district about a mile from the 
town of Saratoga. In the main school at this place there are 
some high school grades, as high as tenth grade. 

The Savery school has been clamoring for better and high- 
er schools for a good many years. They now have one teacher 
devoted entirely to high school branches and they have at least 
part of a three year high school. 

The Encampment school is one of the few schools in the 
county which has seen reverses. This past year there were only 
two regular teachers while there have been three heretofore, 
however, the original number will hold forth there next year. 

The school on Brush Creek is always making some im- 
provement. Last wanter the teacher got up an entertainment 
the proceeds of which were used to stain the wood work and 
otherwise renovate the interior of the building. 

The building at Pass Creek is a log one, but is most com- 
fortable and commodious. This school. No. 17, is situated about 
twelve miles from the town of Saratoga in an agricultural dis- 
trict. 

District No. 2-4 is another strictly rural school community. 
Here there are two or three schools in the one district owing to 
the great distance that the pupils would have to walk or ride 
if the school could not be divided as to location. This school 
is the most remote one in the county, being almost on the 
county line between Carbon and Albany counties. District 
No. 26. on Spring Creek has a similar arrangement having two 
schools in the district. 

The Dixon school formerly hiring but one teacher now 
maintains a primary and an advanced room. The attendance 
has increased so materially that the district has issued bonds 
to build the iiecessai'y room for the children. 

The school at Slater or near there has been taking a pro- 
longed vacation it would seem since they have not had enough 
school to come in for a share of the school money for next year. 
No. 25 is a new school which has begun by having a time 
securing a teacher. It seems that they just cannot get a teach- 
er who for some reason or other does not find it necessary to 
leave before the necessary six months have been eompletetl. 



34 BIENNIAL REPORT 

-Districts 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, and 36 are «11 small rural 
schools but are all in a fllourishing condition, from a financial 
standpoint. The same can be said of No. 12. District No. 11 
is well enough supplied with funds, l)ut there are so few chil- 
dren going to school there that the school interest is Mt a low- 
ebb as must necessarily be the case when just two or thi'ee 
pupils are in daily attendance. 

The need of a great many of the Carbon county schools is 
consolidation. In many localities two or three of the ])resent 
small schools could be combined to au immeuse juh'Hutfige. 
In this way the amount of money that is -now utilized to buikl 
and e(|uip a school for from two to ten scholars could be uuule 
to serve a very much greater number. 

The tendency on the whole is, I believe, toward the better- 
luent of school conditions, but in my opinion the improvement 
is too slow. The improvement along the lines of better build- 
ings, the modern e(|uipment and sanitation of the same have 
not k'ept pace with the other improveuients of our civilization. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

FRANCES B. SMITH, 
County Superintendent. 



CONVERSE COUNTY 

Since the last biennial report. Converse county has been 
divided. We now have eighteen school districts, thirty rural 
schools, two city schools and a county high school. 

The work of the County School Board association has in- 
creased in scope and influence. Two special meetings were 
called during the past year ; one for the western portion of the 
county was held at Glenrock; for the eastern part at Lost 
Springs. 

The school districts were well represented hy meml)ei-s of 
their respective school boards. Good audiences at both places 
showed the interest of the people. 

The subjects considered were *" Consolidation of Rural 
Schools," ''Medical Inspection in our Public Schools," "The 
Introduction of Vocational Work into the Country Schools." 

The well written pai)ers were followed by enthusiastic dis- 
cussions. The good seed was sown for a profitable harvest in 
due season. 

The next annual meeting of this Association will be held 
in Douglas, September third. The questions for consideratiou 
are— "The P.asis for Promotion," "Shall Class Work be Given 
Credit at the Final Examinations" "The Relation of Home and 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 35 

School Work. "The Revision of the present list of text books 
adopted for the County.'" 

The State Course of Study is the basis of school work in 
both city and country schools and with our uniform text books 
the same outlines for the various subjects, in all the schools, 
the work has been most satisfactory. 

A regular system of writing, under the supervision of the 
principal of the commercial (lepartment of the County High 
School is to be used in all our schools the coming year. 

Exercises are held for the graduates from the eighth grade 
at Glenrock and Douglas to which the rural pupils are invited. 
We had two fine classes this year. So inspiring were the talks, 
so inviting the music and decorations, that it l)ecomes an in- 
centive for the pupils to stick to their work make their grades 
and graduate. The tenor of the whole program is to urge a 
continuation of school work and the results are gratifying. 

The intei-est of tile ])ast has developed into action and the 
])eople of Converse county ai-e alive to the welfare of her 
schools. 

The school of but one or two pupils is a thing of the past 
in this county, most of our schools having made the average 
required to draw the money from the general county fund. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

MAT^D DAWES, 
County Superintendent. 



CROOK COUNTY 

Tn compliance with your request, I present the following 
summary of the schools of Crook county for the last two years : 

The Sundance school has two additional years of work, 
giving now the full four years of High School work, and em- 
ploying six teachers in all. We feel proud of the fact that the 
first year the school was in operation, there were four to grad- 
uate from the four year course. 

The Moorcroft school. District No. 16 is doing splendid 
work and has a very progressive corps of teachers. The last 
two years the entire eighth grade class has been promoted after 
passing the county examinations. The school building in this 
district is the best in the county and several improvements 
have been made during the present vacation. 

About one year ago District No. 2 introduced the Palmer 
Method of Penmanship in its schools and since then a number 
of the other districts have done the same and the improvement 
in the pui)ils' penm.anship is already noticeable. The teachers 



36 BIENNIAL REPORT 

have co-operated with me most readily to secure a uniform 
county system of penmanship. 

A movement was initiated at the last annual meeting to 
secure the division of District 10 which at present contains 
thirty-three schools and covers such a large territory that it is 
felt one school board cannot do justice to the work. 

Three school houses are now in the process of construction 
making a total of ninety-two school houses in the county. 
Owing to a change in the population three of these buildings 
were not in use the past year, but in several localities where it 
does not as yet seem wise to erect permanent school-houses, the 
school is maintained in buildings owned by private parties. 

Several of our teachers this year took advantage of the 
summer session at Laramie and all speak highly of the benefit 
obtained from the work. Some of our former pupils are en- 
rolled at the University as regular students. 

The study of agriculture has been taken up with enthusi- 
asm and we had a number of quite extensive school gardens. 
The sewing classes of our rural schools have made doilies, 
aprons, hemmed towels, darned stockings and devoted some 
time in learning to mend. 

The Agriculture course outlined by our State Superin- 
tendent has been of much help. 

A number of the teachers have given entertainments, etc.. 
and have procured money to purchase organs and libraries for 
their school houses. 

Conditions are, I think, steadily improving in the Crook 
county schools. Both school boards and teachers have given 
close attention to our certificate laws. The salaries of teachers 
with first grade certificates average $50 per month, and the 
length of a school term in the rural districts averages seven 
months. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MO'RNA A.WOOD. 
County Superintendent. 



FREMONT COUNTY 

Since the last biennial report we feel that there has been 
considerable improvement made in the schools of Fremont 
county. 

There are 57 schools in the county employing 76 teachers. 
Quite a great deal of improvement has been made in school 
buildings and grounds. Several new modern school houses 
have been built. Many of the schools are using the Smith 
System of heating and ventilating. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 37 

The term has been lengthened in most of the districts. No 
district holds less than six months term and many have seven 
and eight and some nine months. In the last two years the 
salaries in most of the rural schools have increased $10 per 
month. I believe only three schools are now paying $50 per 
month. The greater number pay $60. Some few pay $55, 
while two give their teachers $75 per month. 

The Lander school has made a marked improvement in the 
past two years. The school has a very able Superintendent 
and under his supervision are twelve efficient teachers. A 
special music and drawdng teacher is now employed. 

While Lander has the only accredited High School in the 
county, Riverton is doing splendid three year High School 
work and Shoshoni two year. Hudson will this year do some 
High school Avork. 

The Teachers* Institutes have been very helpful with a 
marked increase in attendance. 

Eighth grade examinations are given by the County Super- 
intendent. Last year thirty-five graduates received diplomas. 

Respectfullv submitted, 
ELLA il. FARTHING. 

County Superintendent. 



GOSHEN COUNTY 

During the past two years the schools of Goshen county 
have been brought closer together. Superintendent C. O. 
Downing has instituted an Eighth Grade County Examination. 
During this time sixty-two county diplomas have been issued 
to pupils who have passed these eighth grade examinations. 
Each eighth grade pupil has been required, each month, to 
write a composition, of at least three hundred words on topics 
assigned by the County Superintendent. 

A County Spelling Contest has been conducted by the 
Superintendent. Lists of tifty words were sent to each school 
each month. One list was sent for the fifth and sixth grades 
and one for the seventh and eighth grades. Those who received 
a mark of 85 per cent in each list Avere allowed to enter the 
final County Contest. 

To develop letter writing, every child in the county wrote 
a letter each month to the Superintendent, Mr. Downing felt 
the need of developing the child in letter Avriting and kilew 
that better results could l)e o])tained if the child Avrote to some 
one outside of his school instead of Avriting merely to his 
teacher. 

Tavo years ago there AA^ere 56 schools in Goshen countA*. 



38 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The homesteader and the settler have made great demands for 
schools. Now there are 82 schools in the connty. 

Superintendent Downing tries to give the schools to the 
home teacher thns keeping the school money within the State 
and aiding to develop. However this is not done at the sacrifice 
of the schools. Teachers are required to present good creden- 
tials and show some experience in teaching. There are many 
teachers in the connty who hold Professional certificates. The 
majority of the teachers have first grades or better. 

V. O. DOWNING. 

Connty Superintendent. 



HOT SPRINGS COUNTY 

Hot Springs county was organized January 6. 1918. Dur- 
ing the remainder of that scliool year very little could be done 
to impi-ove the condition of the schools. It Avas necessary to 
re-district the county and in order to do this understandingly. 
every school house and each child was located on the map as 
well as the areas of deeded land. The first two months Avere 
occupied with this work. A copy of the school laM' and also 
of the course of study was sent to each school and each teacher 
was asked to report concerning the grading of her school. Each 
school Avas visited and condition of building and supplies were 
noted. A list of those text-books in general use in the county 
was made from the list secured from each school. Before the 
opening of the Fall term a copy of this list was sent to the 
officers of each district Avith the suggestion that the necessary 
books ])e chosen from this list and also that the purchase be 
made before the beginning of school. Help Avas given the 
officers in making out orders for supplies. 

During the Fall all schools Avere visited in October and 
November. Three hours Avere spent in each schoolroom and 
the teachers Avere requested to make a special effort to secure 
more correct grading of the classes before the expiration of 
the term. 

County Institute Avas held November 24-27. The program 
Avas made up of papers by the teachers of the county, school 
officers and patrons, Avith the exception of the talks on agri- 
culture by Prof T. S. Parsons of the University of Wyoming. 
All discussions Avere on local problems. 

During the year Supplementary Agricultural Work for 
o-S grades inclusive Avas sent to each teacher. This Avork to be 
part of the exhibit from each school should Ave have a County 
fair. If no County fair is held, the last day of the Institute 
Avill l)e a School Rally Day and prizes Avill be given for the best 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 39 

exhibit of sehool work. The Supplementary Avork will be con- 
tinued this year and in addition will arrange for Spelling Con- 
tests between schools. 

Tavo very comfortable school buildings were erected dur- 
ing the Avinter of ]i)i:M4 and seA'eral log buildings AA'ere made 
luoi-e comfo]-tal)le by putting in ceilings and ucaa- floors. 

Schools AA'ere again A-isited in February and ]Mareh. All 
district officers Avere asked to meet at the Superintendent's 
office on the firs1 Saturday of April. 1914. AI)out one-half of 
them resj)on(lt-(l. Tlu\se subjects AA^ere discussed: The duties of 
each officer, plan for conducting regular district meetings, sal- 
aries of teachers and cost of l)oard for teachers, necessary and 
helpful supplies. A copy of the minutes of this meeting AA'as 
sent to each clerk and judging from the returns since tlie an- 
nual meeting, the suggestions Avere helpful to all. 

An eighth grade examination AA'as held in three different 
places on June 4 and 5, after the schools had closed for the year. 
Six gii'ls and three l)oys passed A'ery creditably. Commence- 
ment exercises for this class AA'ill be held the last cA-ening of the 
Teachers' Institute. September 4th. 

Many of the districts Avill pay $65 this year and a fcAA^ haA'e 
promised $70 AA'hich is encouraging after years of little interest 
and a maximum salarA' of $55. Yet, increased salaries. Avill not 
alone secure satisfactory teachers. We must employ those Avho 
intend to be one of us, not those AA'ho come only for a year. 
Under present conditions Ave liaA'e but one resident teacher. 
Oidy four haA'e taught in the county or State. When satisfac- 
tory teachers are secured they should be retained if possible. 

RespectfullA' .submitted. 

NELLIE L. WALES, 

County Superintendent. 



JOHNSON COUNTY 

While there haA'e been no radical changes in the Johnson 
county schools yet, everything being considered, our schools 
liave made satisfactory progress during the past tAvo years. 

Six years ago, Avhen I paid my first A^isit to the rural 
schools, about one-half of the Iniildings Avere log. Each year 
some of these haA'e been replaced by neat frame buildings, un- 
til, at present, only three or four log school houses remain. 
This Fall. tAvo districts are putting in the Smith heating plants. 

The Buffalo school buildings have been remodeled until 
they are modern in every respect. The playground has been 
proAdded Avith traA'eling rings, giant stride, slide, see-saAvs, and 
tAvo basket balls so there is "something doing" Avhen the chil- 
dren are on the grounds. 



40 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Till' mini her of eighth grack' graduates in the country stead- 
ily increases, and each sciiool makes an etit'ort to send out the 
l)amier class. A large majority of pnpils receiving such 
diplomas go to higher schools. This year we added to our 
eighth grade examinations the subject of agriculture. We 
found the work quite satisfactory for a beginning. Some very 
good booklets on different kinds of stock were made. The 
eighth grade and high school attended the Farmer's Institute 
in a I)ody. So far we have not been able to organize ;iiiy 1 Joys' 
and Girls' clubs, but I hope it may ])e done later. 

At last I have realized one of my school dreams, the dream 
of a Joint Teachers' Institute with Sheridan county. We were 
also fortunate enough to have with us Campbell county. The 
sectional meetings in which the primary tinichers found just 
what they needed most, while th(^ high school and intermediate 
teachers in separate divisions discussed topics pertaining to 
their work, made the long trip to Sheridan Avorth M'hile. And 
I am sure the hospitality with which we were received, will 
establish a friendly feeling toward our neighbors on the north 
that could not otherwise have been brought about. 

In no phase of the school work is there a more marked 
change than in the teachei's themselves. A few years ago. it 
Avas necessary to import at least hall' our teachers. A Uii-gc 
number of these were seeking atlventiire and Avere not vcry 
satisfactory and to say the least Avere not loyal to our State 
institutions. Xoav our Wyoming boys and girls are going into 
the teaching profession and the supply nearly equals the de- 
mand. Some of our best teachers ha\'e come from our OAvn 
State Normal. This has spoken so Avell for the training depart- 
ment at Laramie, that quite a number ha\'e been influenced to 
go there for the Summer school. After six Aveeks at Laramie, 
they return to their schools full of enthusiasm about the Nor- 
mal and the University. Thus the Avhole country is becoming 
more loyal to home institutions. 

It is Avith a feeling of sadness 1 am closing my Avork as 
count}' superintendent, but I shall CA'er continue a staunch 
friend of the Wyoming schools and hope for their steady pro- 
gress until they stand among the best. 

Respectfullv submitted. 

MEDA P.. SINSEL. 
(,'ounty Superintendent. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 41 

LARAMIE COUNTY 

Since the last bienuial report to your office, Laramie coun- 
ty has been divided into three counties, namely : Laramie, 
Goshen and Platte so that our territory is much smaller than 
formerly. 

In spite of that fact however, we are able to report a 
goodly number of schools — 165 against 173 in IDIO which shows 
tlie increase in population and also ])roves that the growth of 
the educational system is in j)ro[)ortion to the development of 
t!ie country. 

We now have six school districts each with a l>oard of at 
least three members who are constantly striving to raise the 
standard of education within tlieir jurisdiction. One district 
has increased the Avages of their teachers from $50 to $60 a 
montli on condition that they remain through the entire term; 
effort is l)eing made in all districts to conform more strictly to 
the Course of Study prescribed hy the State Superintendent 
and also to secure uniform textbooks. Pupils who complete the 
eighth grade in the rural schools are given an examination 
from this office and if successful in making the required grade, 
a certificate is issued which entitles them to enter the Cheyenne 
High School without further examination. .We have also to 
report the establishment of five new High Schools — four year 
courses, at Burns, Carpenter. Egbei't, Pine IMuff's and Hillsdale. 
Decided improvement is to be noticed in the grade of certifi- 
cates held by our teachers Ijoth in the town and rural districts, 
a larger number of professional certificates having lieeu issued 
during the past months by the State Examining Board than 
ever before and teachers throughout the county are ready and 
anxious to work for this better certification, a number of them 
having attended the Summer School at Laramie with this end 
in view. 

Agriculture has been added to the curriculum of all schools 
as a regular branch of study. In the Cheyenne City schools 
Manual Training and Domestic Science have been installed 
and students are enthusiastic about the work in both branches. 
At the present time, 116 boys from the grades and 25 from the 
High School are enrolled in the Manual Training Department 
while 116 girls from the grades and 36 from the High School 
are in the Domestic Science classes. The corps of 60 cadets 
under the instriu-tion of Lieut. E. Z. Steever make a fine show- 
ing as does the High School liand under the leadership of ('apt. 
Fletcher. 

The educational exhibit at the Laramie County fair, Sept. 
16-18 M'as a credit to the rural schools, consisting of actual 
class work and in manv cases the work from different schools 



42 BIENNIAL REPORT 

was all so o-ood that it was dit^ieiill lo award [\\v pi-izes. Wv 
hope that tliis is only tlie begiiiiiiiig,- of a pennanent foatiive of 
this fair. 

The ("ouiity Institute held the last week in August with 
Dean Martin Eemp of Hastings College and ]Miss ]\Iarie Hove 
of Cheyenne was most intert-sting and helpful to the 140 teach- 
ers enrolled. Professor T. S. Parsons of the ^Yyonling State 
University gave several lectures on agriculture and the differ- 
ent ministers of the city by their presence and their inspiring 
15 minute talks, gave much pleasure and encouragement. The 
music so kindly rendered by different ones was aLso highly ap- 
preciated. 

Earnest effort is being made to bring teacher, patron and 
pupil into hearty co-operation, and when that is accomidished 
a long step in advance will certainly have been taken. 

Verv trulv 
MAMIE E. IIEFFEROX, 

County Superintendent. 



LINCOLN COrNTY 

In compliance with your request I submit the following 
report of the schools of Lincoln county. 

There are 25 districts, two of which have been organized 
during the last year. District 24 was formed by the division 
of District 11 and District 25 by the division of 16. 

We have one County High School situated in the center 
of a beautiful little farming locality which fills a long felt 
want for the people of that section of the country. It has an 
enrollment of 106 pupils and is composed of eight districts: 
they ott'er a course in dressmaking and a full connnercial 
course. 

Last year District One erected a .^oO.OOO school building 
which is one of the finest and most uiodern in the state. ^luch 
care and thought was given to the planning of the house which 
resulted in it being built to accommodate future generations 
as well as present. The present cost represents about one-half 
of the actual cost when complete as it is so arranged that an 
addition can be built on without spoiling the beauty or useful- 
ness of the building. They offer a regular four year course 
and this Fall will see a kindergarten opened for children of 
five .years of age and a music s,upervisor will be in direct charge 
of the high school work and will direct the teachers with ref- 
erence to the teaching of music in the grades. A domestic 
science course will be given together with a course in plain 
sewino'. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 43 

District 8 is ei'ecting a $10,000 school house and gives a 
three year course this year: they are working towards cen- 
tralization and in a few years I exj^ect to see one of the most 
prosperous districts in the county. 

District 20 is in the heautiful Jackson's Hole country and 
two years ago l)uilt a beautiful eight room brick building four 
of which were used last year, but as each year sees many ucm' 
i-esidents coming into the locality, it will only be a sliort time 
until the Avhole house will be utilized. 

1 find the school trustees, citizens and pupils tln-ougii the 
county greatly interested in secondary education and notwith- 
standing the fact that many districts have no railroads we find 
them supporting high schools which otter a one, two and three 
year course. This year there were applicants for the eighth 
grade diplomas from almost every district in the county and 
as most of these children desire a higher education the second- 
ary schools are ])econiiug a necessity. 

The rural schools have been greatly benefitted and they are 
in a more prosperous condition since the enactment of the new 
school law by the last legislature, some of them raising suf- 
ficient funds to carry a school for more than the six months and 
none have fallen below the six mouths limit. There is a ten- 
dency to do away with tlu^ sumiiier terms and have a longer fall 
and winter term. 

Lincoln county numbers 25 districts and has an eni-ollment 
of 3173 pupils; as this is an increase of 619 over last year's 
enrollment it is conclusive evidence that the co-workers in 
education must be restless and sleepless as there is nnudi to be 
done in this field. 

Of the 121 teachers employed 27 hold professional certifi- 
cates valid for life. Forty hold first grade certificates, forty- 
three hold second grade and nine hold third: two hold diploma 
certificates. The teachers are enthusiastic and earnest in their 
efforts to raise the grade of certification each examination find- 
ing these same teachers working for a next higher certificate. 

I consider the schools of Lincoln county are in a very ]>ros- 
perous condition and the outlook for the future is very ])rom-. 
ising. 

Respectfullv submitted, 
MAGGIE F. NICHOLSON. 

County Superintendent. 



NATRONA COUNTY 

As 1 look back over the past two years 1 iind mai'ked pro- 
gress in the educational work of Natrona county. School 
Boards, patrons and teachers are working in harmony for the 



44 BIENNIAL REPORT 

])etterinent of our schools. The standard of teachers is being- 
raised and boards of directors are showing their appreciation 
of this by raising wages. 

The new law providing for a six-month term has helped 
greatly in advancing the work in the rural school as little 
could be done in a three month term with probably a new 
teacher every year. 

Our new County High School building has been built and 
equipped with the most modern equipment obtainable at a cost 
of fifty thousand dollars. Next year we hope to add to our 
High School corps special teachers in Domestic Science and 
Manual Training. The sanitary e(|uipment in both the High 
school and the Casper school buildings is excellent. 

In district No. 19 a new school house was built at a cost 
of one thousand dollars. This has been furnished and equipped 
with modern apparatus making it one of the most complete 
rural buildings in the county. 

District No. 2 has a most modern and convenient building 
in its new Central building and has recently issued thirty-five 
thousand dollar bonds for the remodelling' and enlarging of its 
Park building which will give it two large and well equipped 
l)uildings. 

Once a year examinations are held in the rural schools 
and diplomas issued which entitle the holder to entrance into 
the County High school at Casper. It is gratifying to know 
that a large percentage of those holding these diplomas enter 
tlie High school and finish the work. 

We have held two very successful County Institutes de- 
riving much benefit therefrom. 

The immense size and sparsely settled condition of the 
county offers a most difficult problem. This condition hinders 
the consolidation of our rural schools. However, we are work- 
ing toAvards this end and hope to accomplish much. 

Uniformity of text books would be a great help to the 
rural schools. 

Our schools are in a good healthy growing state and we 
hope for greater advancement the next two years. 

Most respectfullv submitted, 

MAY HAMILTON, 
County Superintendent. 



NIOBRARA COUNTY 

There are 40 schools in Niobrara county employing 47 
teachers four of these schools being graded. The rural schools 
average 10 pupils per school and are maintained at the aver- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 45 

age cost of $3 per scholar per month, with an average term of 
7 months. 

The graded schools are at Lusk, Manville, Jireh and Van 
Tassell. The Lusk school employs 6 teachers, with an enroll- 
ment of 160. The other graded schools employ 2 teachers each, 
having an average enrollment of 30 pupils. 

Last year 26 pupils from the rural schools graduated from 
the eighth grade, all passing a uniform county examination 
given by the county superintendent. Most of these graduates 
are entering High school at the beginning of this year. 

Altogether, school conditions of Niobrara county are fav- 
orable with the one exception of text books. Under the pres- 
ent system each district, and almost each school, has a different 
set of text books. This is very unfavorable to uniform exami- 
nations and co-operative Avork throughout the county and caji 
onlv l)e remedied bv appropriate legislation. 

CHARLES C. BROWNING, 

County Superintendent. 



PARK COUNTY 

In accordance with your request the following report of 
Park County schools for the years 1913-14 is respectfully sub- 
mitted. 

Since the statistics of the county schools were given in my 
annual report I shall here endeavor only to set forth the things 
we have been attempting to do to improve the standard of our 
schools. 

The Cody schools have adopted the departmental system 
from the fourth to the twelfth grades inclusive. Students grad- 
uating from the high school are admitted without examination 
to any of the middle-west state universities. Teachers' salaries 
have been raised and a graduated scale of salaries adopted in 
both grade and high schools. By this means the district is re- 
taining in.stead of losing its best teachers. A special teacher 
is employed for manual training and one for sewing, music and 
drawing. 

A Parent-Teachers' Association has been organized in this 
district. Its work has been commendable in that it has changed 
the critical or indifferent attitude of patrons toward the school 
to one of friendly understanding and interest. 

The Powell schools have grown very rapidly during the 
past two years. This district has provided a modern and com- 
modious new building for a consolidated school at PoAvell where 
the grades and a four year high school course is maintained. 
They have also erected buildings for the grades at Fairview 
and Ralston. Five wagons, covered and heated, transport one 



46 BIENNIAL REPORT 

liuiidred and twenty-five pupils from the country to the Powell 
consolidated school. 

Agriculture is being particularly emphasized here, this 
ht'ing the center of an agricultural community. A special 
music teacher is employed. The teachers' salaries have been 
raised. 

The (iarland district has four schools. High school work 
is given only at Garland Avhere a suitable new school })uilding 
has lieen erected. 

Inasnuich as the rui'al schools need the most assistance it 
is to them that 1 have given most of my attention. 

To secure greater uniformity and build up the Aveaker 
schools 1 have urged a classification of grades upon the basis of 
the state course of study. 1 send out lists of recommended text 
books and supplies to boards and teachers so that they may not 
only be as nearly uniform throughout the county as possible, 
but that they may be up-to-date. (*ounty eighth grade exami- 
nations are given. 

Special instruction is being given at the teachers" institute 
upon a system of writing. Teachers' manuals upon this system 
and the Ayres' measuring scale for handwriting are furnished 
each teacher. During the year county vs^riting contests will be 
conducted, the school winning, which shows the most improve- 
ment. 

In a somewhat similar manner the spelling problem will be 
attacked. Tn all sul)jects Ave are trying to standardize and 
teach in terms of present day environment. Practically all the 
country schools teach Agriculture, Sewing and some simple 
form of wood work. 

A county school board meeting is being held to consider 
the needs and means of improvement for the county schools. 

To give our country school teachers, many of whom are 
town or city bred, certainly so educated, and inexperienced in 
life generally, some knowledge of what is being done and what 
may be done in rural districts I have asked them to read and 
report upon H. W. Foght's "American Rural School.'' 

District Number Four, a rural district, has constructed a 
very modern rural school building. It is designed to supply 
the need of the comnumity for a general public meeting place 
as well as a place to hold school. There is a basement to be 
used as a play room, manual training room and a place for 
social gatherings. 

Plans for up-to-date rural school buildings at different 
prices, are now furnished free to tlistricts from the County 
Superintendent 's office. 

Potato clubs have been foi-nunl in most of the Agricultural 
sections of the count a'. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 47 

The buying' of musical iustriuuents foi' the schools, extend- 
ing the school li])rary, and the organizing of clubs and school 
entertainments is encouraged so that the school may be the 
social center for the community. 

The county teachers are given special instruction in play 
supervision, games for social evenings and play days. 

All in all. we are working that the school buildings and 
equipment may be as modern and model as possible, that the 
teachers and school officers may be well trained and imbued 
with that vision of the builders so that the public school shall 
give the best ])ossible service to present and future commu- 
nities. 

JENNIE GRAVES McGUFFEY. 

County Superintendent. 



PLATTE COUNTY 

In Platte county we have three high sciiools, one at Wheat- 
land, Guernsey, and Sunrise. In the Wheatland high school 
four teachers were hired and in Sunrise and Guernsey one at 
each place. We have eight districts in the county some of the 
school houses are poor and without maps, but there has been 
nuich progress and there have been several old school build- 
ings replaced and many new ones established and new ones 
being Iniilt. 

Not many of the schools have libraries or reference books, 
l)ut are well supplied with text books. We try to have as 
much uniformity as possible in text books throughout the 
county by following the State course of study. 

Tliere seems to be a general interest all over the county 
for the betterment of the schools and the attendance was bet- 
ter than it. was the year before. 

Respectful] V sulnnitted, 

'mart MALONEY. 

County Superintendent. 



SHERIDAN COUNTY 

Complying witli your request I am aceomi^anying my for- 
mal i-eport with a brief summary of the school conditions in 
Sheridan county. 

There were during the past year. 111 teachers employed in 
Sheridan county, 42 of whom were in the Sheridan City schools. 
Of the renuiining 69, four taught in the graded school of Big 
Horn, three in Carneyville. three in Monarch, and two each in 
Dayton. Ranchester and Dietz. All of the othei's tauglit iji 



48 BIENNIAL REPORT 

one-roomed schools with enrollments varying from three to 
thirty-four pupils. 

On the whole the outlook is promising, although we often 
grow impatient at the seemingly slow realization by school 
hoards and patrons of the changing conceptions and ideals in 
rural education. However, through occasional meetings of the 
Sheridan County Association of School District Trustees and 
numerous informal conferences, the new consciousness is grad- 
ually^ becoming awakened, Avith the result that the five new 
rural schools being constructed this year are buildings em- 
bodying up-to-date ideas, however modest and inexpensive the 
structure. Adjustible desks and seats are being installed as 
new furniture is needed thus making it possible to fit each child 
in the room. More pride and interest are being taken in the 
improvement of school yards and property. 

One of the most gratifying characteristics of the Sheridan 
County schools at this time is their growing unity. During 
the past six years which constitute the term of the present 
county superintendent, the eti'ort has been put forth as nearly 
as practicable, to effect a county school system. ]\Iuch remains 
to be accomplished in this regard, but the beginning has been 
made. 

By common consent school trustees now purchase only text 
books which are listed on the regular outline course of study, 
thus securing county uniformity. Teachers are supplied from 
the county superintendent's office with these outlines Avhich 
they are required to use as a basis in their teaching, varying 
the work as local conditions demand. In this way much less 
inconvenience is suffered in the transfer of pupils from one 
district to another. 

Uniform examination ((uestions for all grades above the 
third are sent out at least twice a year from the county super- 
intendent 's office to the rural schools and although often it is 
impracticable to use the entire list, they are a means of main- 
taining a general standard. 

Final eighth grade examinations are given each Spring 
by the county superintendent to pupils who are recommended 
by their teachers for promotion, and those who successfully 
pass with an average of 70 per cent and not falling below 50 
per cent in any one branch, are given diplomas which admit 
to the Sheridan High school. The increasing number of pupils 
entering high school from the rural districts due largely to this 
system of promotion, is most gratifying. 

Each year since 1909 it has been the custom of the county 
superintendent to send a letter to be read at the annual school 
meeting by the clerk of the district, calling the attention of the 
people to various things of vital importance to the school wel- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 49 

fare of the eoinniunity. Last year a copy of this letter was 
sent prior to the meeting, to each member of eyevy district 
hoard in order to familiarize several persons in the district with 
the subjects which Avould be brought up for discussion at the 
general meeting. These letters have helped to form a little 
closer bond l)etween the county superintendent and the school 
patrons of the county. 

The custom of issuing certificates of perfect attendance, 
begun three years ago, has more than justified its continuance. 
During the last year 471 three-months" certificates Avere issued 
and 51 "diplomas of honor" granted to pupils who were in 
perfect attendance duriiig the school year. These figures are 
exclusive of the Sheridan City schools which had an enrollment 
of 1651 as compared to HMO in the rest of the county. 

An innovation which had its inception during the year 
just closed, although the actual putting into practice will ])•:' 
begun during the coming term, is the plan to give school credit 
for home industi-ial woi'k. This idea has been successfully 
carried out in othci- states and bids fair to meet with e(|ual ap- 
])r()val here in the rural districts of the county. 

The outlook in the city schools is also progressive. For 
the coming year six additional teachers liave lieen employed, 
two for the grades, two for the high school where an enroll- 
mcitt of approximately three hundred is expected and the 
other two supervisors of the newly introduced subjects of 
domestic science and manual training which are to be taught 
in the seventh, eighth and high school years. 

The teaching of agriculture, according to the state course 
of study, has brought about hearty co-operation from the 
ranchers and some of the business men of the county. Our 
local farm expert. Mr. H. E. JMcCartne}^ has visited most of the 
schools of the county, giving professional advice to the teach- 
ers and arousing enthusiasm amoiig the pupils. Largely 
through his influence some of the neighborhood Farmers' clubs 
have offered prizes to school children for excellence in various 
lines of agricultural activities. Also one of our newspapers, the 
Sheridan Post, has offered two beautiful i^50 Sterling silver 
loving cups as prizes for the best one-eiglith acre yield of po- 
tatoes grown l)y a school boy or girl, one cup to be awarded 
to th(> best irrigated crop, the other to best crop raised by dry 
farming methods. These inducements, in addition to the Boys' 
and Girls" clulis directed by the State Agricultural college are 
making the subject of agriculture immediately popular as an 
addition to the curriculum. 

Respectfully submitted. 

EDITH K. 0. CLARK. 

County Superintendent. 



50 BIENNIAL REPORT 



SWEETWATER ("OUNTY 



Since the last report from Sweetwater county was su))- 
luitted, there has ])eeii a steady advance toward betterment in 
the conditions of the schools, but this progress has been in the 
towns, rather than in the rural communities. Improvement in 
the rural schools is necessarily slow by reason of the sparseness 
of settlement, aiul not In^cause of any lack of school spirit. In 
fact it is something of a problem to provide school facilities for 
all the children in the county. I have in mind an organized 
district which is eighteen miles long, with a small group of 
settlers at either end. Neither settlement is large enough U> 
allow a legal organization of a school district, nor is the asses- 
sed valuation of the district great enough to warrant a divis- 
ion. The three hundred dollars provided by laAV is not suffi- 
cient to provide both settlements with teachers, and the result 
is that they practically have no school advantages. Other iso- 
lated families in the county are similarly placed. 

In Eden Valley two good schools are maintained. At 
Parson, a good frame building has been completed and twenty- 
five pupils were enrolled during the past year. At Eden they 
are planning a building to be finished for the next term of 
school. 

In Rock Springs and in the surrounding towns, there has 
been a marked growth and many material changes. The teach- 
ing force in Rock Springs has been increased to thirty-four 
and the rooms are still crowded. Plans have been made for a 
new high school building, modern in every respect with voca- 
tional and manual training rooms as well as equipment for 
domestic science and cooking. It is hoped that the new build- 
ing will be ready for occupancy some time during the coming 
school year. 

During the past year the schools of Superior have been 
characterized by numerous material improvements and an im- 
proving tone of school work. The classes have been re-graded 
and a new course of study adopted. A circulating library has 
been instituted for the schools at "A"' and "D" mines as Avell 
as for the central schools. 

At Reliance a comparatively new mining camj) seven uules 
from Rock Springs an attractive three roomed building has 
been erected and three teachers are employed. One hundred 
and sixty-three pupils were enrolled last year. 

Lion is another new mining camp where an unusually well- 
planned one room school house has been built during the past 
year. Twenty-four pupils were enrolled. 

Green River has strengthened its high school course and 
added another teacher. Best of all the playground has been 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 51 

equipped with uiodern play appavatiis and the grounds made 
attractive for the little people. 

There seems to be a general recognition of the necessity 
for the play spirit which accompanies healthy child develop- 
ment and of providing means for its gratification. The U. P. 
Coal Company have put up slides and swings on the school 
grounds of their various camps and other districts will provide 
some simple play apparatus soon. 

In most of the districts the teachers employed last year 
are retained and this speaks well for the harmony in the 
schools. All things considered the schools of Sweetwater coun- 
ty are in a prosperous condition. 

Respectful) V sul)mitted 

" RUTH JONES, 
County Superintendent. 



TINT A COCNTY 

I take pleasure in complying with your re(iuest for a sum- 
mary of school conditions in Uinta county for the past two 
years. The opening of the year 1912 found our school districts 
in a very chaotic condition owing to the separation of the coun- 
ty into Lincoln and lUnta counties. The boundary between 
the two counties divided the territory of District Nineteen and 
left us with a stretch of unorganized district. This did not 
have enough population to warrant the formation of a new 
district. In addition to this the territory comprised in District 
Number Twenty was open to abandonment under the law as 
the records in my office proved that school had not been main- 
tained in this district for three months in either 1910 or 1911. 
Petitions were filed in my office praying for the division of 
existing districts and there seemed no other remedy than a 
total re-districting of the entire county. Under the new law 
this was done by the District Boundary Board and after futile 
endeavors to re-district on the lines set forth by the various 
petitions, a compromise was made by throwing the county into 
five large districts. In three of these districts the district school 
board has been increased to six members and the schools are 
progressing very rapidly, but of course all friction has not been 
eliminated as time has to be given for new plans to regulate 
themselves. However, from the brief time our large districts 
have been operating I consider that consolidation of districts 
a vast improvement over small poorly-organized districts. The 
weak spots in the new regime seem to be Almy, District Num- 
ber Two, and South Cumberland in District Four. These 
places are now receiving the attention of the District Boun- 



52 BIENNIAL REPORT 

dary Board and an effort will be made to place them on the 
same footing as the rest of the county. 

We have had several new school buildings erected in the 
last two years — one in District Two, one in District Three and 
a two-room graded building now contracted for in the same 
district, and a splendid four-room building in District Four as 
well as two one-room buildings. District One is now erecting 
a magnificent High School building which will be completed 
and in use by the first of the year. The present High School 
building will become another grade building as the rapid in- 
crease of school children in this district is overcrowding the 
present capacity. 

By mutual agreement of the districts at the time of accept- 
ing the present school boundaries, no tuition is charged any- 
where in the county so our schools are free to all children. This 
enables a child in one district to attend a school in another 
district Avhieh is more accessible to him than his own. 

The change in the school laws whereby the apportionment 
of school funds is based upon the number of teachers employed 
in place of the school census has been an advantage to the 
isolated children of this county as now a teacher is furnished 
for a smaller number of children than heretofore. The num- 
ber of teachers in each district has been increased and the 
special district tax has been materially lowered throughout 
the county. 

Two of our larger districts have made an entire change of 
textbooks for their schools and I am assured that this will be 
followed in at least one and perhaps two other districts this 
year. Agriculture has been taught in the schools of the count}' 
and the teachers report that it has proven a very interesting 
subject both from their own and their pupils' standpoint. Dis- 
trict Number One has placed a regular course in Domestic Arts 
and also in manual training in their schools this year and have 
engaged special teachers for both branches. 

Teachers' salaries have been materially advanced in all 
districts and on the other hand, district boards are raising the 
standard of requirements along the lines of experience and 
professional training. Inexperienced teachers are obliged to 
attend a summer normal training course at least before their 
applications are considered and most of our districts refuse to 
employ a young teacher who has not had High School train- 
ing. The young teachers are showing a laudable effort to raise 
their certificates to First or Professional classes and to grasp 
all opportunities for professional training. The majority of 
our teachers are normal trained graduates with experience, a 
great many of them having been engaged from outside the 
state. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 53 

Our county is as a whole upon a very creditable financial 
basis and our district school boards are composed of the rep- 
I'esentative business men of the community who are uniting 
their efforts to advance our public school system. I consider 
that our schools are in a very encouraging condition. 

We have five school districts employing at present fifty- 
four teachers with an enrollment for the year 1913-14 of one 
thousand four hundred fifty-two children at a cost of tuition 
per pupil of $87.53 cents. 

Respectfully submitted, 

IVA THOMAS-IRISH, 
County Superintendent. 



WASHAKIE COUNTY 

Washakie county is one of our youngest and smallest 
counties and has but 482 pupils of school age. The county is 
divided into eight school districts, maintaining 19 schools, and 
employs 25 teachers. 

Worland, the county seat, has the only graded school in 
the county. Music and Drawing, Manual Training and Domes- 
tic Science have l)een added to the course during the last few 
years. 

In almost every rural school in the county some work in 
these subjects has been done. Of course the schools are Avith- 
out the proper e(iuipment, but it is surprising what the in- 
genious teacher can do, especiall.y when her heart is in her 
work. I am glad to say that Washakie county has some of 
tliese teachers. 

At the annual "Washakie Day," which in this county 
takes the place of the "County Fair" a school exhibit was ar- 
ranged. This exhibit consisted of the regular school work, 
penmanship, map drawing, composition work, etc. and to this 
Avas added a fine exhibit of plain scAving, embroidery, canned 
fruit and vegetables, corn, potatoes and grain. Next year we 
hope for a still better display. 

We have held two Joint Institutes with Big Horn county, 
last year at Basin during Thanksgiving week and this year at 
Worland during the Aveek of September Ttli to 12tli. At both 
institutes a large number of teachers Avas present and the ses- 
sions proA'cd both pleasant and profitable. 

The last fcAv years have shoAvn a remarkable increase in 
teachers' Avages. Teachers holding First Grade ceritfieates are 
noAV receiving $75 per month and most districts are paying $60 
to teachers having second grade certificates. We noAV haA'e but 
fcAv teachers Avith third grade certificates. 



54 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The length of term is another matter that is receiving 
iinieh attention. But one district in the county has a six 
months term, all the others have a longer term. 

Considering the fact that ours is a new county, and that 
many of the districts are sparsely settled, the schools of Wash- 
akie county have made remarkable progress during the last 
two years. With the same hearty support and co-operation of 
patrons and school l^oards that has been manifested in the past 
two years, the futui'e of the schools of this county looks bright 
indeed. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MARY L. HATFIELD. 

County Superintendent. 



WESTON COUNTY. 

In response to your request I submit the following report 
of tlie schools of Weston county for the years 1913-1914. 

Much good has been accomplished in our schools the last 
two years. Our teachers have done very creditable work. 
They are using every efit'ort to keep their work carefully graded 
and follow the state course of study. 

There are 3257 children of school age in the county. Of 
these 987 belong to District Number One Avhich includes Up- 
ton, Cambria and Newcastle. There are now eight teachers in 
Newcastle, four in Upton and seven in Cambria. 

Several improvements have been made in our ))uihUngs 
Nine new school houses were built and several improved and 
remodeled. Two large rooms have been added to the Cambria 
building. 

Terms have l>een lengthened from six to eight months in 
several schools and teachers' salaries have been raised five 
dollars per month. 

Some of our teachers have attended our University especi- 
ally during the summer and more plan on going. Many of us 
realize that we have missed much by not being able to attend 
our University, but may yet take advantage of its opportuni- 
ties and we encourage our teachers and young people to at- 
tend. 

Our institutes have been most helpful — the one just closed 
being one of the best we ever had. We were fortunate in hav- 
ing President Duniway with us one day and such instructors 
as Dr. Butterworth, Mr. Oviatt and Miss Prahl. We are much 
indebted to the University for sending an instructor in Agri- 
culture. 

The Weston County Teachers" Association usually meets 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 5 5 

tlu'ct^ tiiiics a year, oiiee in each town. Meetings are piainied 
for the coming- yeai-. 

Altogetlier the ontlook is l)i'ighl and we look foi' nmcli 
good woi-k this year. 

Respectfully suhinitted, 

ORISE L. CARPENTER, 

(^oimty Superintendent. 



UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 

Tliere have l)een only certain internal changes in the or- 
ganization of the Tni versify as compared with the preceding 
biennium. \>y appropriate action, the Graduate School has 
been discontinued as such. The University has had only a few 
students woi'king for or attaining the graduate degrees. Its 
function is properly the carrying on of undergraduate instruc- 
tion, postponing until a future time the more extensive and 
more difficult work of a true Graduate School. It is the policy 
of the administration to encourage the graduates of the insti- 
tution to seek their postgraduate w^ork elsewhere in the best 
developed and most highly e(|uipped universities where special 
provision is made for advanced research. Nevertheless, a cer- 
tain number of students seek the University of Wyoming, find- 
ing here satisfactory courses along special lines for postgrad- 
uate woi'k. 

Another step in reorganization was taken by the creation 
of the College of Education, embracing the State Normal School 
for the jn-eparation of primary and intermediate teachers and 
the Department of Secondary Education for the training of 
high school teachers. At the same time, the State Preparatory 
school became the Training High School of the University. The 
reorganization thus made, emphasizes two essential facts. The 
first is that the University is now prepared to fulfil its function 
of training high school teachers as well as those for the usual 
first eight grades of the public schools. The second point is 
that the work of the University is primarily devoted to caring 
for the interests of students of college grade. Only small num- 
bers are admitted in high school standing and these in order to 
provide practice teaching for university seniors who are going 
into the teaching profession. 

The University Extension Department was fully reorga- 
nized, the directorship being taken over by the President of 
the University. With these changes, making possible more 
adequate attention to the Department, lecture courses were 
multiplied and a striking growth took place in correspondence 
study work. 



56 BIENNIAL REPORT 

It continues to be true, as heretofore, that tliis consoli- 
dated State University with its avoidance of duplication and 
\vitli its use of co-operating departments furnishes a wide scope 
of educational training nnder Wyoming conditions with marked 
economy and efficiency. 

The organization of the University at the present time em- 
l)raees the following Colleges and Departments: 

The College of Liberal Arts. 

The College of Agriculture. 

The College of Engineering. 

The College of Education. 

(1) State Normal School. 
(2) Department of Secondary Education. 

The Department of Commerce. 

The Department of Home Economics. 

The Department of Music. 

The Teachers' Training High School. 

The Department of University Extension. 

The Summer School. 

Admission Requirements. 

During tlic hist ])ieniiium, a few changes were made in ad- 
mission reijuireuu'nts for the Departments and Colleges of the 
University. Admission to the four Colleges, namely. Liberal 
Arts, Agriculture, Engineering, and Education, and the De- 
l^artment of Houie Economics is l)ased upon the completion of 
a standard four year high school course, including at least 
fifteen units. Admission to the Department of Commerce may 
be granted to students who have completed two years of high 
school work, thus putting this Department upon a reasonable 
standard of efficiency. In the Departments of Music and TTni- 
versity Extension, and in the Summer School, admission re- 
((uirements are made flexible, although students working in 
these Departments and looking toward LTniverstiy degrees or 
diplomas must conform to regular standards. 

It is a subject for congratulation and one meeting growing 
appreciation from high school authorities that the University 
of Wyoming accepts the graduates of four year high school 
courses for entrance into its freshman class without ])rescrib- 
ing the content of such high school courses. Through the 
curriculum outlined for the Universtiy Training High School, 
an effort is made to illustrate the standard and to set an ex- 
ample for high school education. 

The College of Liberal Arts. 

Unless students come to the University with a definite 
vocational purpose, they naturally register in the College of 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 57 

Ijibeivil Arts. Here a earefully regulated elective system is in 
operation. Students are not permitted to waste their time by 
electing work in Departments without co-ordination or visible 
purpose. For graduation, each student must do satisfactory 
work amounting to at least twenty-six credit hours in some one 
major department, besides completing at least fifteen credit 
hours in each of two departments as minors. The variety of 
courses in the College of Liberal Arts leads to their wide use 
by students who may be primarily eni'olled in other Colleges 
or Departments. 

The requirements for graduation in the College of Liberal 
Arts ai-e the completion of one hundred and twenty-six credit 
hours, including majors and minors as just specified and also 
satisfactorj' work in English, Physical Training and Military 
Drill. During the biennium, the work of all other colleges and 
Departments was so arranged as to make their graduation re- 
<|uirements uniform as to credit hours with these in the Col- 
lege of Liberal Arts. 

The College of Agriculture. 

The Board of Trustees resolved in the Fall of 1912 to pro- 
ceed with the erection of an Agricultural Hall to accommodate 
the College of Agriculture, the Wyoming Experiment Station 
and related scientific departments. The completion of the 
building did not take place within the period of the biennium. 
However it will be occupied during the academic year 1914-15. 
The i)ast two years have brought a gratifying increase in the 
nunil)ers of students coming to the College of Agriculture. 
Then^ was also a growing demand for the establishment of a 
School of Agriculture of secondary grade, which should be 
provided as soon as funds will permit. 

The Agricultural Experiment Station. 

In connection with the Agricultural College of the Uni- 
versity of Wyoming, the Wyoming Agricultural p]xperiment 
Station, financed mostly by the Cnited States Government, car- 
ries on practical experiments and scientific investigations in 
field agriculture, irrigation, livestock, veterinary science and 
relateil sciences. Scientific bulletins are issued and distributed 
free of cost to citizens of the state. Briefer and more popular 
statements of the work of the Experiment Station, together 
with appropriate matter from the Agricultural College, are pub- 
lished in the Wyoming Farm Bulletin issued monthly and sent 
without cost to citizens of Wyoming. 

It is a matter for regret that the state has not provided 
funds to permit the establishment of sub-stations or demon- 
stration farms at various points in Wyoming. To a consider- 



58 BIENNIAL REPORT 

able extent, f;iniiers throughout the state nve now co-opei-ating 
witli the Agricultural College and Experiment Station, nuiking 
tests and demonstrations with seed furnislnnl to them. 

The College of Engineering. 

This College has attracted the larger number of the young 
men who have come to the Cnivei-sity. although the College 
of Agriculture is now sharing the iiitci-esl of men students. In 
its several Departments. Mechanical and Electi'ical Engineer- 
ing, Civil and li-i-igation Engineering. jMining Engineering, this 
College is fairly well e(juipped for undei'graduate instruc- 
tion, except that it needs a new building to acconuuodate its 
laboratories, shops, drawing rooms and class rooms. The pres- 
ent Engineering building was constructed as cheaply as possible 
twenty-one years ago and has now become inadequate for its 

1)I11'])0SCS. 

state Normal School and the College of Education. 

Diii-ing the bieujiium. the (enrollment of students in the 
State Normal School has increased largely. At the same time 
an unusual number have enrolled for secondary education. 
The building constructed for the usc^ of the State Normal 
School four years ago is crowded and needs an extension. 
Craduates in either of the Departments of this professional 
College are tilling places in schools all over Wyoming and the 
graduates in each successive class ai"e ni immediate demand by 
sui)eriijtendents and school l)oards. 

Department of Home Economics. 

This important Department is conducted in a space taking 
about one-half of the first floor of the women's dormitory. At 
the time the arrangement was made, the i"ooms in the dormi- 
tory were not fully occupied by women students and the new 
Deparl)nent of Home Economics seemed to have space suffi- 
cient for its needs. The developments of the l)iennium. how- 
ever, have l)rought such an increase of women students that 
the Department of Home Economics needs more space at the 
same time that the rooms in the dormitory are insufficient for 
students who need to live in the building. Since no gi-eatei- 
expansion for the Department of Home Economics can take 
place in Women's Hall, the need of a new building especially 
designed for such work has become obvious. 

The Summer School. 

The Summer School of the University has continued its 
remarkable growth. The attendance of the fifth session in 
IDll was sixty-eight students. In 1912 the enrolhnent had 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 59 

grown to one hundred and six and in 1913 to one hundred and 
forty-nine. In 1914 the session beginning on June 15th brought 
an enrollment of two hundred and nine. Instruction in the 
Summer School is now eagerly sought by the teachers of the 
state of every grade, including nund^ers of superintendents, 
principals and high school teachers. Furthermore a number 
of people not in the teaching profession and not students of 
the University in regular sessions, find in the Summer School 
a variety of courses suited to their needs and giving them six 
weeks of inspirational study. In certain cases, the regular 
faculty of the University is supplemented by bringing in special 
instructors of distinction in their various fields. In 1913 Pro- 
fessoT' H. L. Miller of the University of Wisconsin. Professor 
P. E. Davidson of Stanford University and Miss Lorna E. Anuis 
of the Colorado Agricidtural College were special instructors. 
In 1914 the special instructors included Professor George E. 
Howard of the University of Nebraska, Professor R. A. Sehweg- 
ler of the University of Kansas, Professor H. W. Foght of the 
Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C. Miss Lorna E. Annis 
of Colorado and Miss N. E. Hicok of ]\Iuscatine, Iowa. In ad- 
dition, a number of superintendents and principals in active 
service in Wyoming schools Avere l)rought into the Summer 
Faculty to teach elementary branches required for teachers' 
certificates. 

University Extension. 

Consideralile advance has I)een made in the organization 
and work of University Extension. In 1913 an appropriation 
of five thousand dollars for Agricultural Extension was granted 
In' the legislature and was made immediately available. With 
the use of this appropriation, an agreement for co-operative 
work was made with the Federal Department of Agriculture. 
A State Leader and an Assistant State Leader in Farm Man- 
agement and Demonstration work were appointed. Two Coun- 
ty Agi-icultural Agents in Fremont and Sheridan counties were 
appointed. Farmers" Institutes were organized and held in 
every county in the state. Teachers' institutes were reached by 
special instructors assisting the teachers to carry out the pro- 
visions of a new law under which Elementary Agriculture must 
be taught in all public schools. 

Directly connected with this work of Agricultural Exten- 
sion are the problems of the Smith-Lever Act which recently 
became law. Under this Act. the University is now to receive 
ten thousand dollars per year which can be expended only for 
Extension work in Home Economics and Agriculture. Without 
discontinuing the organization and work already done, a com- 
petent stall* will promptly begin to reach the people of the State 
in all sections in these important matters. 



60 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Uiiiverstiy Extension oiitt^ide of Agriculture, altlu)ugh 
partly including it, has also been carried on by lecture courses 
and by correspondence study. Without mentioning a large 
number of individual lectures, courses usually of six each have 
been given in Laramie (two courses), Rawlins, Cheyenne (two 
courses), Sheridan, Douglas and Casper. The Correspondence 
Study Department has had an enrollment of fifty-six students. 
It is an interesting fact that seven of these Avere under de- 
tention iu the State Penitentiary at Rawlins. 

The Faculty. 

The membership of the Faculty in all Departments for in- 
struction during the liiennium is appended. This list includes 
/ill who served during any portion of the period but does not 
include those appointed for the year 1914-15. 

Clyde Augustus Duniway, A. M., Ph. D., LL. D.. President 
and Professor of History. 

Aven Nelson, A. M.. Ph. 1)., Professor of Biology and 
Curator of Rocky i\Iountain Herbarium. 

Justice Freeland Soule, A. M.. Professor of (Treek and 
Latin. 

Henry Merz, M. A.. Professor of German and French (on 
leave of absence 1913-14). 

Charles Bascoui Ridgaway. A. ]\I., Sc. 1).. Professor of 
]\fathematics. 

Agnes Matliilde AVergelaud, Ph. D., Professor of History 
and Spanish (Deceased, March 6th, 1914). 

Helen Middlekauff, Professor of the English Language and 
Literature 1912-18. Correspondence Professor of English. 
Latin and German. 1913-14, and continuing. 

Henry Granger Knight, M. A.. Dean of the College of Agri- 
culture, Director of the Experiment Station and Professor of 
Agricultural Chemistry. 

June E. Downey. M. A., Ph. D., Professor of Philosophy 
and English. 

Grace Raymond Hebard, M. A. Ph. D.. Professor of Polit- 
ical Economy and Librarian. 

Eluier George Hoefer, 1>. S., Pi-ofessoi- of ^lechanical and 
Electrical Engineering. 

John Conrad Fitterer. C. E., Professor of Civil and Irri- 
gation Engineering. 

Arthur Emmons Bellie, M. ^., Professor of Physics. 

Alpheus Davis Faville, B. S.. Professor of Animal Hus- 
])andry. and Station Husbandman. . 

John A. Hill, B. S., Wood Specialist and Professor of Tex- 
tile Industry. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 61 

Otto Louis Prien, M. D. V., B. S., Professor of Veterinary 
Science and Station Veterinarian (on leave of absence 1912-13). 

Thomas S. Parsons, M. S., Professor of Agronomy and Sta- 
tion Agronomist. 

John Oscar Creager, M. A., Principal of the State Normal 
School and Professor of Education. 

Albert C. Boyle, Jr., M. E., A. M., Ph. D., Professor of 
Mining Engineering. 

Frederick William Heyl, Ph. D., Professor of Chemistry. 
(Not continuing 1913-14). 

Ross B. Moudy, M. S., Professor of Chemistry, and State 
Chemist. 

Emeline Storm Whitcomb, B. S.. Professor of Home Eco- 
nomics. 

Beverly C. Daly, First Lieutenant U. S. A., Retired, Pro- 
fessor of Militaiy Science and Tactics. 

Carl Eben Stormquist, Ph. D.. Professor of Mathematics. 

Benjamin H. Grave, Ph. D., Pi-ofessor of Zoology. (Not 
continuing 1913-14.) 

Roland Henry Prien, M. D. V., Acting Professor of Veteri- 
nary Science and Station Veterinarian. (1912-13 only). 

Sylvester K. Loy. Ph. D., Research Chemist, also Profes- 
sor of Chemistry beginning 1913. 

Albert E. Bowman, B. S., Extension Professor of Agricul- 
ture, and Assistant State Leader of Farm Management and 
Field Demonstrations. Beginning 1913. 

Raymond Burnett Pease, A. M., Professor of English. Be- 
ginning 1913. 

Julian Edward Butterworth, J\l. A.. Ph. D., Professor of 
Secondary Education. Beginning 1913. 

Charles J. Oviatt, M. S., Extension Professor of Agricul- 
ture and State Leader of Farm Management and Field Demon- 
strations. (On leave of absence 1912-13; resigned April 20th. 
1914). 

John William Scott, A. M., Ph. D.. Professor of Zoology 
and Research Parasitologist. Beginning 1913. 

E. Deane Hunton, B. S., Assistant Professor of Commer- 
cial Subjects. 

Emma Howell Knight, B. A., Adviser of Women and As- 
sistant Professor of Home Economics. 

Karl T. Steik, A. M., Engineering CluMiiist, also Assistant 
Professor of Chemistry, beginning 1913. 

Abram Gideon, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of German and 
French. 1913-14 only. 

Ruth Adsit. Supervisor of the Training Grade School. 

Eva Meek, Director of Department of Music and Instruc- 
tor in Vocal Music and Violin. On leave of absence 1913-14. 



62 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Frank Sumner Burrage, B. A., Secretary of the Board of 
Trustees, Registrar, and Secretary to the President. 

William Harlow Reed, Curator of the Museum and Instruc- 
tor in Geology. 

Ralph W. Thacker, B. A.. Athletic Director, lieginning 
1913. 

Louis A. Reilly. B. A., Acting Director Department of 
Music and Instructor in Vocal Music. 1913-14 only. 

Rohert J. Cowper, Instructor in Shop Work. 

Mabelle A. Land DeKay, B. A., Instructor in P^nglish. 

Maude Hammond Fling, M. A., Instructor in (rreek and 
Latin. Not continuing 1913-14. 

Amy Gunnell Abl)ot, B. A., Instructor in German. 

Otto G. Wichmann, Instructor in German. 

James McLay, Instructor in Animal Husbandary aiul Stock 
Superintendent. (Resigned September 1st, 1913). 

John L. Ilunton. Instructor in Piano. (Not continuing 
1913-14). 

Wilbur Hitchcock, B. S.. Instructor in Engineering. 

Katharine Lorenz Powel, Ph. B. Instructor in Houie Eco- 
nomics. 

Mae Merle Kissick, B. A., B. S., Instructor in History. 
(Not continuing 1913-14). 

Leon G. Exelby, B. S., Athletic Coach and Instructor in 
Animal Husbandry. Resigned February 19th, 1913). 

Milton Josiah Mallery, M. A., Instructor in Commercial 
Subjects. 

Annie Wilson Rowland, Mus. B., Instructor in Piano and 
Organ. 

Jesse Meander Mann, B. A., Instructor in Botany. 

Laura A. White, A. M., Instructor in History. Beginning 
1913. 

Clara Frances Mclntyre, A. M., Instructor in English. Be- 
ginning 1913. 

George Currie, A. M., Instructoi' in Greek and Latin. Be- 
ginning 1913. 

Katherine E. Nenno, Insti-uctoi- in Geography and Arith- 
metic. 

Mav McDearraon, Mus. B.. Instructor in Violin and Piano. 
1913-14 'only. 

Elizabeth Henry, Ph. li.. Assistant Librarian. P>eginning 
1913. 

Clara H. Prabl, Jl A., B. Ped.. Critic Teacher in the Train- 
ing School. 

Gertrude E. Pouting, B. A., Critic Teacher in the Ti-aining 
School. Not continuing 1913-14. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 63 

J. Ethel Brown, B. A., Superivsov of Music in tht^ Training 
School. Not, continuing- 1918-14. 

Dorothy Worthington, B. A.. 15. Bed.. Critic Teaclu'r in the 
Training School. 

Marion Roherts, B. Peel., Critic Teacher in the Training 
School. Not continuing 1913-14. 

Flora Nethercote, Supervisor of Drawing in the Ti-aining 
School. Not continuing 1913-14. 

Katherine Nenno. Critic Teacher in the Training School. 
Not continuing 1913. 

'. lara E. liownian. Critic Teacher in the Training School. 
Not continuing 1913. 

Eugenia M. Neer, Critic Teacher in the T]-aining School. 
Beginning 1913. 

Anna Rice. B. Fed.. Critic Teaclnn- in the Ti-aining School. 
Beginning 1913. 

Helen A. Nelson. Assistant in Training School. Not con- 
tinuing 1913-14. 

Alice Downey. Assistant in the Training School. 

Lucile Wright, Assistant in the Training School. 

Mary Hollenback, Assistant in the Training School. 

Emma Weltv, Assistant in the Training School. Beginning 
1913. 

Frank Edgar Hepner, M. S., Research Chemist. 

LeRoy Swingle. Ph. D., Research Parasitologist. Not con- 
tinuing 1913-14. 

Merritt McGee. A. M., Assistant State Chemist. Not con- 
tinuing 1913-14. 

Elvin Verne Lynn, M. A., Assistant Research Chemist. Be- 
ginning 1913. 

James Everett McWilliams, B. S., Assistant Wool Special- 
ist. Beginning 1913. 

Edward Noel Roberts, B. A.. Assistant Research (Uiemist. 
Heginning 1913. 

Herbert Ellsworth McCartney, li. S.. County Agriculturist, 
Sheridan County. Beginning 1913. 

Arthur Lawrence Campbell, B. S., County Agriculturist, 
Fremont Countv. Begiiuiing' 1913. 



64 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Summary of Enrollment. 

I9i2-i;j I9i;i-14 

In graduate standing 8 14 

Seniors 15 25 

Juniors -_ 27 20 

Sophomores 32 31 

Freshmen 47 80 

Special 41 32 

Training High School 43 46 

Music (not taking other subjects 19 9 

Short Course 5 

Summer School 106 149 

338 411 

Correspondence Study Depai-tiiient 11 56 

349 467 

Less names counted more than once 20 44 



329 423 



C. A. DUNIWAY, 

President. 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



State Superintendent 
of Public In^tru^ion 




THE STATE OF WYOMING 
1915-1916 



STATE OF WYOMING 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



OF THE 

V^^'::S SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC 

INSTRUCTION 



1915-1916 



EDITH K. o. CLARK, Superintendent 



1916 

Quality Print Shop, Cheyenne 



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1« Of D. 

APR 3 1917 



STATE OF WYOMING 



Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming 

To His Excellency. 
Jolm I>. Kendrick 

Governor of W,>'oming-. 
Sir: — T have the honor to transmit herewith the Biennial 
Report of this office for the two years ending September 30th. 
1916, setting forth the conditions of this department, as re- 
"(uired by law. 

Very respectfully jours, 

EDITH K. 0. CLARK. 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



REPORT 



Office of 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction 

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 30, 1916. 

In compliance with the provisions of Section 263 of the 
Wyoming Compiled Statutes of 1910, I have the honor to sub- 
mit herewith the biennial report of the State Superintendent 
of Public Instruction for the period of the two years beginning 
October 1st, 1914, and ending September 30th, 1916, show- 
ing as fully as possible the growth and development of the 
public school system throughout the state. 

The statistics herein enumerated are compiled chiefly from 
the reports furnished the office of the State Superintendent by 
the several County Superintendents of the State. These reports 
show the receipts and disbursements of the state, county and 
district school funds ; the number of schools in each district ; 
the number of pupils attending school in each district ; the 
number of teachers and their grades of certificates ; the value 
of school property, and other facts that are deemed necessary 
for the information of the Legislature and the Governor and 
that are of interest to the j^ublic. 

Statistics, however, are not the most satisfactory means 
of reporting actual school conditions. Your attention is there- 
fore called especially to the brief articles submitted by the 
various county superintendents and to the following topics 
which have been emphasized by the State Department of Public 
Instruction during the past biennium. 

No specific recommendations for legislation are incor- 
porated here because the School Code Committee, created by the 
Thirteenth Legislature, of which the State Superintendent is 
chairman, is submitting its report as a separate publication. 
Suffice it to say that the legislation recommended is based upon 
exhaustive investigations within Wyoming which disclosed a 
deplorable lack of state standards of education. 

Visits of State Superintendent 

During the twenty-one months now closing, which cover 
the period served by the present State Superintendent, it has 
been the aim of the State Department of Education to become 
in touch with actual local school conditions throughout Wyo- 
ming. To accomplish this, visits to practically all of the 
County Teachers' Institutes and extensive trips into the remote 



6 BIENNIAL REPORT 

parts of the rurnl coiniuuuities have been made witli most 
of the eoimty superintendents. Meetings have been held with 
teachers, school trnstees and patrons which have established 
a much closer relationship between these isolated communities 
and the State Department. A complete chronological record 
of these trips has been kept in the office, together with news- 
paper reports and photographs taken along the way. which will 
be of value to the Department. 

During the })eriod covered by this report the State Super- 
intendent has attended two meetings of the Department of 
Superintendence of the National Education Association, one 
general convention of the N. E. A. and one meeting of "Western 
State Superintendents. As a result of these conferences, Wyo- 
ming has had the benefit of the personal interest and co-opera- 
tion of educators of national reputation, conspicuous among 
whom is Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States ('Ommissiouer of 
Education, at whose direction we have received much A'ery 
constructive help from the United States Bureau of Education 
in making our Wyoming School Survey, 

Wyoming Education Associations 

C!lose affiliation with others in the same profession is recog- 
nized as one of the most effective means of keeping abreast of 
the times. As it has been important for the chief educational 
officer of the state to meet with similar officials from elsewhere, 
just so is it imperative for school people of Wyoming to have 
an organization for the discussions of their problems. 

The Wyoming State Teachers' Association, first formed 
in 1891 and later reorganized in 1904, has met annually since 
the latter date. It publishes each month during the school 
year the Wyoming School Journal, a pamphlet devoted to state 
school news and articles of educational inspiration. 

As branches of the Wyoming State Teachers' Association 
there are departments of County Superintendents, City Super- 
intendents and Principals, High Schools, Elementary and Rural 
Education, and a section for School Trustees is being con- 
templated. Associations of School District Trustees already 
exist in several of the counties of the state and are strong 
factors in promoting a right spirit toward educational activi- 
ties. 

School Libraries 

There is no doubt that the ability to read well and to 
choose good reading is one of the most important things that 
can be taught a child in school. Yet much too little attention 
has been given to the development of libraries in the schools. 
The present law permits a district to vote annually a sum not 
to exceed $100 for library purposes. Very few districts avail 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 7 

themselves of this privilege. It is for this reason that the 
State Department of Education hopes to emphasize during 
the coming two years the school library. Definite and specific 
i-eading courses will be outlined for which school credit can 
be given, and every effort will be made to organize a school 
travelling library system. The selection of books for these 
libraries sliould be made so as to serve the adult population 
of the community as well as the school children, therel)y form- 
ing a 1)011(1 between th(^ parents and the school. 

Social Centers 

Wyoming is just beginning to show an interest in the won- 
derful possi])ilities of the school as a social center. There is 
little to report at this time upon the subject, l)ut we mention 
it here chiefly to indicate that it is one of the points to be en- 
couraged by the State Department of Education. 

Building Campaign 

Closely related to the topic just preceding is the campaign 
being vigorously i:)ushed for better school buildings. Should 
the proposed School Code be adopted the (|uestion of efficient 
school house construction wull be greatly simplified. Mean- 
while, believing that the amount of money appropriated for 
school liouse construction could be made to yield infinitely 
better results if trustees had some means of securing expert 
suggestion, and that many school ])oards would be glad to 
avail themselves of help, the State Department of Public In- 
struction has issued and distributed a "bulletin of IJuilding 
Suggestions for Rural and Village Schools." The eo-opei-ation 
resulting from this eflPort has heeu most gratif>'ing. 

Humane Treatment of Animals 

Through the generous assistance of the Wyoming Humane 
Society, teachers throughout the State have been supplied, free 
upon re(juest, with pamphlets and literature for giving in- 
struction in this subject which is required l)y law. The Society 
has reported to the State Superintendent that it is ecpiipped 
to render the same service during the coming biennium. 

Wyoming Pioneer History 

One of the most vital subjects which can be taught in any 
school is the history of the state and the local commimity. 
We have no school history of Wyoming. Hut there are living 
in every county and nearly every community men and women 
who know from personal experience much of our "early day" 
historv. 



S BIENNIAL REPORT 

In the state course of study for elementary scliools i)ub- 
lished by the State Department of Education in 1915. special 
emphasis was placed upon the holding once annually in every 
school a "Wyoming Day, collecting all available material for 
an appropriate program. Teachers were urged to ask the 
''old timers" of the community to take part in the exer- 
cises with stories of their own experiences. It was suggested 
that wherever possible an exhibit of relics and pictures be ar- 
ranged. The mosf significant date for "Wyoming Day'' is 
July tenth, the anniversary of the admission in 1890 of our 
state to the Union, but this of course falls during the vacation 
period in most schools, therefore no .specific date was designated 
for these exercises. It was thought best to allow county 
superintendents or local school authorities to choose a time 
which would coincide with their other plans. 

During the past year a number of schools have reported 
most successful "Wyoming Day" celebrations and plans are 
being set on foot already for a continuation of the custom this 
Avinter. 

State School Scrap-Book 

In the spi-ing of 1915 the State Superintendent began the 
keeping of a State School Scrap-Book. Letters of appeal were 
sent to County Superintendents and notices Avere printed in 
the Wyoming School Journal asking ereri/hodij to send to the 
State office clippings telling of school activities in their local 
communities. The requests for scrap-book articles has con- 
tinued, but the response has been disappointing. Care has 
been taken -to immediately enter under their proper heads all 
contributions received, but the scrap-l)ook is not as represen- 
tative as it should be. It is hoped that during the coming 
biennium more communities will co-operate in developing this 
most interesting feature of the State Department of Public 
Instruction. 

Wyoming Plan of Military Training 

In the February 1916 issue of Everybody's Magazine 
there appeared a most vivid description of the cadet work in 
the Cheyenne High School. Followhig the publishing of this 
article newspapers all over the United States gave prominence 
to the "Wyoming Plan" of military training introduced in 
Cheyenne and developed later in Laramie, Rawlins, Douglas, 
Casper, Newcastle, Afton and Lander. 

The "Wyoming Plan" was originated by Lieutenant E. 
IZ. Steever, U. S. A. (now Captain Steever), whose interest in 
the high school boys led him to devote his spare time to this 
aetivitv while detailed as Instructor of the Wyoming National 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 9 

Guard. He emphasized the most valuable features in drill 
work and introduced a splendid system of other exercises, con- 
spicuous among which was wall scaling. 

The State Department of Education has had so man}'' re- 
(juests for information concerning the "Wyoming Plan" that 
it is publishing with tlie assistance of Captain Steever, a small 
l>ulletin outlining briefly its characteristic features. 

The Education of the Immigrant 

Although Wyoming is far removed from the Atlantic Sea- 
board where the great mass of foreigners first come to the 
United States there are a surprivsingly large number of aliens 
in some of the coal mining and other districts in the state. 
This fact brings to us the problem of preparing for effective 
and intelligent citizenship the foreigner who applies for natur- 
alization. 

The State Department of Education has, during the past 
two years in several needed localities, encouraged the estab- 
lishment of schools for these new Americans. Courses have 
been organized in Rock Springs, Kemmerer, Superior, Chey- 
enne and Sunrise, chiefly through the effort of the public 
school officials in co-operation with the United States Bureau 
of Naturalization. Much help has ])een given by the Chief 
of the Denver district, Mr. Paul Lee Ellerbe and his assistants. 
But the undertaking so far has been less far reaching than 
it should be. If we are to continue to admit the foreigner to 
citizenship we should provide for his instruction. Much of this 
can be done by the use of the public school plant and this use 
should l)e encouraged wherever it is needed. 



10 BIENNIAL REPORT 

On March 31st, 1915, the following amounts were dis- 
tri})nted from the Common School Land Income Fund: 

Countv. School Census. Apportionment. 

Albany 2,167 $ 13,680.36 

Big Horn 2,250 14,204.34 

Campbell 443 2,796.68 

Carbon 2.022 12,764.97 

Converse 891 5,624.92 

Crook 1,671 10,549.09 

Fremont 1,699 10,725.86 

Goshen 1,051 6,635.01 

Hot Springs 615 3,882.52 

Johnson 951 6,003.70 

Laramie 4,591 28,983.17 

Lincoln 4,111 25,952.91 

Natrona 1,159 7,316.81 

Niobrara 980 6,186.78 

Park 1,332 8,408.97 

Platte 1,425 8,996.08 

Sheridan L 3,804 24,014.81 

Sweetwater 2,864 18,080.55 

Uinta 1,830 11,552.87 

Washakie 482 3,042.89 

Weston 1,257 7,935.49 



Totals 37.595 $237,338.78 



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Xumber of Children in District According to Census 
Between Afres 6 and 21, 1915. 



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Big Horn 

Campbell 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

I'ark __ 

Platte 

Sheridan 

Sweetwater 

Uinta 

Washakie 

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On March 31st, 1916, the following amounts were dig 
tributed from the Common School Land Income Fund : 

(.'ounty. School Census. Apportionment. 

Albany 2,049 $ 17,192.29 

Big Horn 2,401 20,145.78 

Campbell 576 4,832.97 

(Carbon 2,093 17,561.48 

Converse 945 7,929.10 

C^rook 2,206 18,509.62 

Fremont " 1,839 15,430.27 

Goshen 1,336 11,209.81 

Hot Springs 675 5,663.64 

Johnson 1,011 8,482.87 

Laramie 4,147 34,795.74 

Lincoln 4,321 36,255.69 

Natrona 1.197 10,043.52 

Niobrara 1,045 8,768.15 

Park 1,477 12,392.88 

Platte 1,581 13,265.50 

Sheridan ^ 4,101 34,409.76 

Sweetwater 2,867 24,055.79 

Uinta 1,866 15,656.82 

Washakie 523 4,388.27 

Weston 1,328 11.142.69 



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19 





Niinil)er 


of Children in Counties 
Between Ages 6 anc 


xVecording to 
21, 1910 


Census 




Native Born 


Foreign Born 


- -a 

Cj 


Counties 


1161 

1298 

416 

992 

551 

870 

1060 

863 

411 

542 

1988 

2266 

669 

509 

855 

897 

2157 

1352 

979 

313 

710 


5 

1107 

1210 

370 

981 

469 

859 

1069 

788 

351 

528 

1966 

2046 

644 

591 

829 

812 

2030 

1336 

950 

255 

632 


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2268 
2508 

786 
1973 
1020 
1729 
2129 
1651 

762 
1070 
3954 
4312 
1313 
1100 
1684 
1709 
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282 


198 


59 


247 


306 


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1386^7 


7875 






1891 




320 


223 


78 


285 


363 


4479 


4247 


8726 






1892 




344 


226 


79 


288 


367 


4808 


4618 


9426 






1893 


190 


381 


247 


96 


328 


424 


5101 


4832 


9933 


886129 


89.21 


1894 


201 


399 


257 


96 


311 


407 


5339 


4971 


10310 


942411 


91.40 


1895 


213 


405 


305 


112 


362 


474 


5838 


5415 


11253 


995651 


88.47 


1896 


182 


425 


306 


105 


360 


465 


5865 


5717 


11582 


1025100 


88.59 


1897 


184 


452 


3221103 


395 


498 


6067 


5870 


11937 


1085961 


90.97 


1898 


202 


495 


338 102 


434 


536 


6643 


6399 


1304211535562 


117.70 


1899 


201 


500 


346 91 


472 


563 


6797 


6629 


13426 


1166802 


86.90 


19(10 


208 


5 -J 4 


372 89 


481 


570 


7359 


7153 


14512 


1526124 


105.17 


1901 


214 


574 


381 101 


519 


620 


8023 


7741 


15764 


1394443 


88.45 


1902 


224 


615 


400 100 


584 


684 


8887 


8624 


17511 


1678933 


106.86 


1903 


238 


646 


440 108 


618 


726 


9342 


9039 


18381 


1702439 


89.26 


1904 


245 


684 


483 


105 


658 


763 


9194 


9053 


18247 


1810028 


99.24 


1905 


253 


716 


503 


107 


690 


797 


9499 


9403 


18902 


1828105 


96.71 


1906 


261 


745 


486 


107 


693 


800 


9392 


9379 


18771 


1872016 


99.74 


1907 


281 


706 


509 


109 


678 


787 


9822 


9874 


19696 


1805645 


91.21 


1908 


280 


785 


538 


115 


784 


899 


10675 


10715 


21390 


2120482 


91.13 


1909 291 


860 


582 


121 


854 


975 


11784 


11398 


23182 


2308322 


99.57 


1910 303 


1004 


6401141 


968 


1109 


12364 


12220 


24584 


2484396 


101.06 


1911 334 


869 


830 135 


1040 


1175 


13270 


12770 


26040 


2656870 


103.20 


1912 345 


975 


843 174 


1051 


1225 


13396 


13106 


2650212931935 


107.62 


1913 


972 


924 


171 


1195 


1366 


13909 


13627 


2753612787250 


101.26 


1914 


1009 


966 


188 


1300 


1488 


14649 


14674 


29323 


3345091 


114.16 


1915 359 


1100 


1043 


223 


1411 


1634 


15462 


15267 


30729 


3763830 


150. 


1916 359 


1249 


1101 


253 


1482 


1735 


16197 


15709 


31906 


3471176 


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Albany County 

A brief resume of school conditions for the years 1915-1916 
in Albany County should be divided into several divisions. 

The first of these divisions is that of the school grounds, 
school building's, and school equipment. In this division, the 
people of this county are to be congratulated upon the improve- 
ment made in the past two years, for in only two districts has 
there been no improvement. Almost all of the districts have 
either rebuilt the schoolhouses, enlarged the school rooms, 
added cloak rooms, or refinished the interior of the existing 
liuildings. In many districts where there was only one out- 
building at a school, there are now two ganitary outbuildings ; 
coal and wood sheds, barns and fences have been built ; flag 
poles have been placed at many schools ; pumps have brought 
a supply of pure Avater to many isolated schools; walks and 
roads have been constructed ; additional windows have been 
placed in many badly lighted rooms ; storm doors and hallways 
have been built and wet school yards have been drained. In 
the matter of e(|uipment, there has been much done and pur- 
chased. Several districts have installed heating systems. Ad- 
justable desks and seats are fast becoming the rule instead 
of the exception. Books, charts, globes, etc., have brightened 
the horizons of many school children. Sanitary drinking foun- 
tains are to be found in many rural schools which also supply 
paper towels and individual drinking cups. In fact, the school 
e(|uipment is nearly up to the standard in most of the schools 
and alcove the standard in some. Many schools planted trees, 
made gardens, leveled the grounds and introduced playground 
apparatus. 

The second of these divisions is that of school community 
spirit which in some places is still not very evident, although 
in most districts very pleasantly noticeable. The schools are 
i-apidly becoming the social centers and it is no uncommon 
thing for several schools and districts to co-operate in giving 
entertainments, programs, debates, parties, etc. Some of the 
progressive teachers are planning to have a pageant in the 
near future, to be held in one large rural center. 

The third of these divisions is that of the attitude of school 
li'ustees toward school affairs in general and toward their own 



30 BIENNIAL REPORT 

duties ill particiilai'. In several districts, there still exists a 
custom of using: tlie schools and school otifices for personal 
grievance adjustment bureaus and tlie furthering of personal 
interests. In the majority of the districts, however, the school 
trustees are honoral)le and fair minded, although there is much 
carelessness still to be overcome, for many trustees are really 
negligent in regard to properly reporting matters of impor- 
tance, sending in proper enumerations and correct reports. 
Then too, it seems that the schools of this comity do not re- 
ceive as much interest as they should for the use of school 
moneys. It Avould be advisable to have at least an annual 
auditing of all Clerks' and Treasurers' Record Books by com- 
petent persons or by the county superintendent, properly au- 
thorized. An aiHiual meeting of all of the trustees of the 
count\', instituted in 1915, will do much to increase the spirit 
of eo-oi)eration and mutual helpfulness as is already evident. 

The fourth of these divisions is that of the attitude of the 
teachers toward their work and the attitude of the patrons 
of the schools toward the teachers. Practically all of the 
teachers are thoroughly interested in their profession and are 
doing truly effective work. Many of them have secured teach- 
ers' certificates of the professional class and of the first class 
and for over a year there was not a temporary certificate issued 
in Albany County. As there is no accurate measure of the 
inspiration and help that the teachers give, Ave maj' have some 
idea of these results of earnest teaching by the high considera- 
tion in which our teachers are held and the courtesy which is 
extended them in nearly every locality. Many of the teachers 
attend summer schools and keep in touch with up-to-date meth- 
ods, etc. Several rural schools have introduced manual train- 
ing and domestic science and art, the teachers having made 
particular preparation for teaching these subjects. 

The fifth of these divisions is that of the attitude of the 
patrons of the schools toward the schools. To be frank, I 
hardly think that the people are satisfied Avith the schools 
as they now are, and I am pleased to note this for everyAvhere 
there seems to be a desire to improve the schools in every 
possible Avay and a thoughtful interest in all school affairs. 
As soon as Wyoming introduces an intelligent and compre- 
hensive system of standardization of schools, Albany County 
and its people Avill be proud of its many schools of the first 
class, of Avhich there are noAV about tAventy. 

The sixth of these divisions is the most important of all — 
the attitude of the child toAvard the school and his reason for 
this attitude. Improved school conditions, barns for the hous- 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 31 

ing of horses, better roads and the wise location of school cen- 
ters have done much toward increasing the attendance of the 
rural children. Then too, good school work under competent 
teachers has heen an incentive, especially for some of the 
slightly "over-age" children in rural districts. The Home 
Credit System and the Perfect Attendance Awards seem 
luiiversally popular with the children and their parents and the 
good effects of these two merit systems inaugurated by the 
State Superintendent cannot be estimated. In most of the 
town and city grades, the work is up to the usual standard 
and in one of the schools of Laramie, far above the ordinary 
standard. The interest of the town children is generally keen 
toward their work in every subject, regardless of some ex- 
(^eptions. Wherever there are cases foi* the truant oflficer, the 
Sheriff and his deputies should more cheerfully and effectively 
enforce the law than they have for the past two years. 

Some of the schools of this county were not visited by the 
county superintendent during the year 1915 ])ecause there was 
not a sufficiently large amount allowed by the county to defray 
the expenses of a few trips to the most remote districts which 
should be visited in 1916 l)y all means. And when we speak of 
the visits of the county superintendent of schools to the various 
districts, the members of the various school boards seem to ap- 
preciate the reports of such visits sent them by the county 
superintendent who notes upon such reports any praiseworthy 
(•!• good points of the school and calls attention to any notice- 
able defects and matters that should be speedily corrected. 
If blank books containing the proper data for such reports 
could be furnished by the state department for this report, 
ihe work could be facilitated and made uniform for all the 
counties of the state. 

In the Annual Teachers' Institute held in 1915, the last 
day was given to the discussion of local problems and all dis- 
trict lioards and the people in general were invited to attend all 
the sessions and a social luncheon was served at noon in order 
i() illustrate how easily and how moderately priced a hot school 
lunch could be served to school children. An exhibit of school 
work from the various schools proved interesting and many 
teachers and patrons were glad to learn of the many instruc- 
tive exhi])its which may he secured without cost from different 
iiiMiuifacturers. 

Summing up the school conditions of this county, it seems 
only fair to say that Albany County is progressive and shows 
commendable school spirit and as far as its resources wall allow, 
it will adopt anything that can be used to advantage in its 
schools for its lioys and girls, or that which will tend to make 



32 BIENNIAL REPORT 

them self-reliant, reasoning, reasonable, right-minded, honest 
men and women. 

Respectfully submitted, 

DAISY O. MOSS, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Big Horn County 

]>ig Horn County has eighty teachers, thirty-two districts 
and forty schools in session. 

In the past two years many improvements have been made, 
new texts have been purchased and also some good libraries. 
Two or three districts have consolidated their schools and are 
running wagons for the children. I find that it is much the 
better way as the children have access to better supplies, 
better buildings and have better qualified teachers. 

The county agent, Mr. Allyn Tedmon, and I have made 
quite a number of trips together organizing Boys' and Girls' 
clubs and Parent-Teachers' Associations. In nearly every school 
in the county, Wyoming Day has been observed. At that time 
T have requested the teachers to have the parents present and 
have a picnic dinner and make a wdiole day of it. Mr. Tedmon 
and I would attend these meetings and organize clubs and 
answer any questions that they wished to ask in regard to 
any of the Avork. Mr. Tedmon at most of the places, showed 
lantern slides of poultry and other things interesting the farm- 
ers. We found that this was the only way that we could really 
reach the parents. It created a better feeling among the people 
and I am sure made them more interested in the schools. 

Quite a number of Girls' Sewing clubs were started, more 
for the social part of it than anything else. 

Blanks for home credit work have been used in nearly 
all of the schools and seemed to do much good. We used the 
attendance certificates and found that the children made a 
much l)etter record in attendance when trying for the diplomas 
of honor. 

I have had quite a number of disputes to settle among the 
people of the different districts, but found in all cases that 
when they were brought together and everything talked over 
that matters were soon settled satisfactorily and I verj' seldom 
heard of any more trouble. 

I found in all of my visits' that the patrons were very glad 
that I Avas interested in them and always received me with much 
enthusiasm. The teachers were walling and tried hard to please. 
They have taken all of my suggestions Avillingly and have done 
their best to follow them. 

1 find in nearly all eases that the school boards are looking 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 33 

for l)e11<M- i|iialified teachers and are having no trouble finding 
them. 

We have liiindreds of applications from every state in the 
Tnion each year and the boards have no difficulty in securing 
(jualified teachers. The wages paid here are high throughout 
the county and in the rural schools board is reasonably cheap. 
We have four high schools this year and all are following 
tlie course of study used by the State University, 

I feel that the schools of Big Horn County are advancing 
as rapidly as they are any where under similar conditions. 
Eespectfullv submitted, 

RUTH M. DONALDSON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Campbell County 

No rei)ort submitted. 



Carbon County 

In compliance with your re<iuest, I am sending a summary 
of school conditions in ("arbon County for the past two years. 

Several new school buildings have been erected, one being 
the new Domestic Science and Manual Training building at 
Rawlins. Tliis building is complete in every respect and has 
long been the wish of most of the people in the district who 
are interested in education. A new high school building at 
Baggs is nearly complete. This is for the High School District 
embracing District No. -4. District No. 16 and District No. 29 
in the Snake River country. The new school house at Medicine 
Dow, which has been occupied for a little more than one term 
is also worthy of mention. This building shows that neither 
time nor money was spared to make the building as complete 
as possible. 

]\Iany of the rural districts have erected new buildings, 
others enlarged and improved the old school houses and in 
several districts, the schools have been changed to locations 
more convenient to the majority of the pupils. 

In nearly every case better equipment is being installed in 
the schools, for the people in the rural communities are rapidly 
realizing the need of good rural schools and the value of mak- 
ing them good social centers. 

The number of teachers has increased. During the past 
yeai- 84 teachers were employed in the county. Rawlins having 
22. Hanna, 8, Saratoga and I^aggs 4 each. Encampment 3, Elk 
jMountain, iMedicine Bow. Dixon and Savery 2 each. The re- 
maining number taught in 'one-roomed rural schools. 

The State Course of Study is followed closely. In some 
of tlie summer schools, the pupils are given practical lessons in 



34 BIENNIAL REPORT 

agriculture. Each pupil must care for a portiou of a garden 
which has l)eeu planted in the school yard. When the eon- 
tents of the garden are ready to eat, they are served at the 
lunch hour and are thoroughly enjoyed. Nearly all the pupils 
in these schools are compelled to take their lunches because 
of the fj^reat distances the.y live from the school. 

Attendance throughout the county has improved. The 
certificate of award method has ajded many teachers in securing 
more regular attendance. 

Everything being considered, the schools of Carbon County 
have made much progress and with the present outlook, con- 
ditions seem very encouraging. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MAMIE E. DOHERTY, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Converse County 

The i-eports for last year, 1915-16, show 48 teachers. This 
school year opens with seven new rural schools. Glenrock has 
built another room, added another teacher to the corps and 
now oifers three years of hig*li school work. Douglas has estab- 
lished a kindergarten and has also employed a superintendent 
for the city schools and the County High School, uiaking our 
teaching force 58 for the coming year. 

The adoption of the State Course of Study by the city 
schools has done much in unifying the work of the county. 
Out of a class of 40 who took the county eighth grade examina- 
tion, there were but eight failures. There is a marked improve- 
ment in the papers from all the schools. 

The work of the annual teachers' institutes has been de- 
voted to the preparation of teachers for the work of each 
year.. This year we decided to make basketry and drawing 
the vocational work for the rural schools. A special teacher 
was employed, materials furnished and every teacher learned 
how to do the work she was expected to teach. We expect 
good results from this plan. 

Last year the teachers' pedagogical library was organized. 
It is now in working order, being in cliarge of the County 
Librarian. It contains about 80 volumes with funds on hand 
to purchase about 15 more books. ' This library is doing good 
work in the way of interesting young teachers in professional 
reading'. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 35 

The county library has also a nuiuber of the best books in 
the various lines of educational work. 

Respectfully submitted, 
MAUD DAWES, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Crook County 

Your favor in regard to summaries of educational activities 
is at hand. I will give a brief statement of our work. 

We have run educational news in four of the county papers 
almost every week. Circular letters have been sent to the 
teachers and school boards on several different occasions, dis- 
cussing problems of interest in the county. This office has sent 
out almost 8000 letters and about 1300 other pieces of mail 
matter in the past year. 

A County Teachers' Association was organized about a 
year ago. This was divided into sections or branches. Each 
branch took up whatever line of work seemed most important 
to the teachers in that vicinity. One branch took up Reading- 
Circle Work, another Organized Spelling and Declamatory 
(Jontests. We held a Chautau(iua in connection with the An- 
nual Teachers' Institute. This paid expenses and was so well 
liked by the teachers that they decided to continue it another 
year. The County Institute instead of being a series of lectures 
was an eight day summer school. There were several sections 
and the teachei's had a chance to review four subjects that they 
needed help in the most. We had daily classes in Arithmetic, 
Algebra, History, Geography, Civics, Palmer Penmanship, Pri- 
mary Reading, Advanced Reading, Music, School Art, Agri- 
culture, Physiology. Grammar, Home Economics, etc. 
Respectfully submitted, 

ELMER E. GREEN, 
(*ounty Superintendent of Schools. 



Fremont County 

I believe the one progressive step in Fremont County that 
I've enjoyed more than any other has been the installing of 
better supplies of text books, necessary apparatus, new diction- 
aries, maps and reference books. Several schools are now 
supplied with good drinking water, blackboards, good desks 
and floors where these items were missing. 

We now have three high schools having a four years' 



36 BIENNIAL REPORT 

course of stiuly and two high schools hiiving a two years' 
course. 

During the past year, a splendid school building worth 
aboht $14,000 was erected in Hudson. Dubois, Boulder, Elk- 
horn. Lysite and District 39 have new buildings. At present 
a fine addition is being made to the school building in Riverton. 
In 1915 District 25 built the finest rural school in the county. 
It is perfectly lighted, furnace heated, and equipped with green 
boards and excellent furniture. 

County eighth grade examinations have been given and in 
1916, fifty pupils received state diplomas. Teachers' salaries 
have raised quite generally and in accoidance, the teachers are 
raising the class of their certificates. 

Boys' and Girls' club work has made marked progress 
under the guidance of our county agents. Fremont County is 
proud of her state champions. 

The Lander Cadet Corps was formed last fall with splendid 
results. Also the Lander High School Alumni Association was 
formed with a long list of members of Avhich fifty have attended 
both the 1915 and 1916 banquets. 

The co-operation of school board members with the county 
superintendent has been most gratifying and much appreciated. 
Yerv I'espectfully yours, 

VERNA E. WELLS, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Goshen County 

Since the last biennial report the rural schools of Goshen 
County have increased more than fifty per cent. In 1914 there 
were 82 schools in the county, now there are 130. 

During the past two years thirty new rural school houses 
have been built. These buildings have nearly all been built 
facing the south with the windows on the east side. 

A new^ $25,000 school building has been built at Torrington. 
Five teachers are employed for the grades, including a kinder- 
garten teacher. The high school department employs three 
teachers and has a fourth who teaches two subjects. 

The county eighth grade examinations have been strength- 
ened by a monthly test for the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth 
grades. Each eighth grade pupil was required to write a com- 
position of three hundred Avords on subjects assigned by the 
county superintendent. Seventy-two pupils passed the county 
eighth grade examinations and were issued Goshen County 
Eighth Grade Diplomas. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 37 

The County Teachers ' Institute has been held Thanksgiving 
Week. This gives the new teachers a chance to become familiar 
with the conditions of their schools. Consequently they come 
to institute with enthusiasm and questions. This also assures 
that all schools will be in session and a full attendance. 

A new four room consolidated school exists at Liugle. 

Two wagons bring the children from neighboring communities. 

A new two room building is under construction at Ft. 

Laramie. This building is the result of consolidation. One 

school wagon will be run to and from this school. 

Respectfully submitted, 

C. 0. DOWNING, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Hot Spring's County 

Ours is a new county, many of the districts are sparsely 
settled, nevertheless we are able to report nineteen rural schools 
and one city school, employing thirty-one teachers and attended 
by six hundred and tAventy pupils. This shows there has been 
an increase in population and also proves that our educational 
system has kept pace with the development of the county. 

In the strictly rural districts, the school buildings are of 
log which are made more comfortable each year by such im- 
provements as the siding of the exterior, ceiling the interior 
or the laying of new floors. In Districts 12 and 15 a comforta- 
ble room for the teacher has been added to the schoolhouse. 
A commodious two-room brick structure has been built at 
Lucerne. Two teachers are busy here for there is a good at- 
tendance, several pupils taking the work of the two-year high 
school. During the year just passed the pupils of the Sunny- 
side school in an adjoining district Avere taken to Lucerne in 
a school wagon, thus receiving the advantages of a better school 
without increased expense to their district. At Kirby, a cement 
block school house was built. After the use of a box ear for 
three years this comfortable building is appreciated. On Owl 
Creek one building was erected last year and four are in 
process of erection. These have the approved plan of lighting 
and the arrangement is such that better systems of heating may 
be installed later. 

Gebo, a mining camp, maintains a two-room school. The 
Owl Creek Coal Co. of that place provides comfortable build- 
ings, fuel and lights, and if adequate funds are not at hand, 
the balance needed for a nine months' term. This hearty co- 
operation and recognition of school needs, to which is added 
the wisdom of the trustees in retaining their excellent teachers 



38 BIENNIAL REPORT 

during the three years past, has brought about a commendable 
condition. The pupils are enthusiastic, easily completing the 
work of a grade each year. Crosby also employs two teachers 
for their school of over forty. Here, as in all mining camps, 
the need of organized play is realized and teachers and officers 
are giving the playground much attention and supervision. 

Of the twenty-one teachers employed in the rural schools, 
the majority are normal trained and a decided improvement 
is noted in the certification. The school officers are showing 
their appreciation of these (lualifications by increasing the 
salaries. No teacher receives less than $65 and in four districts 
$75 is paid. 

Thermopolis is our only town and here ten teachers are 
employed. It maintains an accredited high school. Music and 
manual training have been added to the regular course. 

The study of Agriculture has been taken up with enthus- 
iasm, the work being made as practical as possible and the 
school work supplemented during the summer months by con- 
tests in the growing of some product. In 1914-15, five boys 
enrolled in the State Potato Club and the two who received the 
best results were given a free trip to the State Fair. The 
summer of 1916 a Canning Club carried out their work in spite 
of a short season and a shortage of water. 

The School Fair held just preceding the opening of the 
Fall terms is receiving more attention each 3'ear. Here are 
entered samples of penmanship, drawing, industrial work, book- 
lets and compositions, and exhibits of needlework, cooking, 
canned fruit and vegetables, jellies and garden products. All 
entries are made by pupils of the county. The money needed 
for the conducting of the fair is donated by the districts. 

Each year Ave are more fortunate in securing teachers 
who have taught in the state or who have attended our Normal 
and know of our needs. There is less change of teachers and 
consequently more co-operation between patrons and teachers. 

A recommended list of texts is issued from the superin- 
tendent's office. which will soon bring about uniformity of books 
in the county. 

Our present need is consolidation and this will come with 
increased population and extension of good roads. 
Respectfullv submitted. 

NELLIE L. WALES, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 39 

Johnson County 

Buffalo has excellent graded schools Avith everything nearly 
ideal in the way of l)uildings and equipment. There is no 
trouble in obtaining and retaining the best teachers there, but 
in our rural schools it is different. The best teachers have 
been unwilling to accept positions in the country and those 
schools have suft'ered in consequence. A change is taking place 
however, and some of our ])est teachers have sought the country 
schools this past year. The change is being brought about by 
the Model school idea. Two schools have taken this up and 
are paying their teachers $85.00 a month and providing good 
e((uipment. Buildings are being remodeled, new and up-to-date 
])ooks are lieing ordered, slate blackboards are being installed, 
walks and playgrounds have been supplied as well as play- 
ground equipment. This example is helping other districts 
to look up and they are taking notice. They are beginning 
to demand teachers who have had experience, are providing 
better equipment and I believe the change will be greater in 
the next two years than in the past. One district is con- 
templating building a cottage where the teacher can live and 
Avhere the scattered cliildren may be boarded, thus avoiding 
so many small schools. 

Seventh grade examinations have been required the past 
two years for entrance to the eighth grade. I found so many 
trying to do eighth grade work who were wholly unfit for it 
and the poor teacher felt that she must get th,em through or 
her reputation would suft'er. Last year just one child passed 
this examination ; this year fifteen have received their certifi- 
cates of promotion. This has helped the teachers as well as 
the pupils, to know where they belong. 

Two of our rural schools expect to have a special music 
teacher this year and our agricultural agent, A. F. Scott, with 
tlu^ help of Professor T. L. Hol)son, is trying hard to start Boys' 
and Girls" ('lul)s. They have met with some encouragement and 
liope to accomplish a great deal along this line during the next 
two years. We hope to have rural school exhibits this fall to 
encourage this work. The work in agriculture has been helpful 
in making the child interested in his surroundings and in their 
l)etterment. 

Standardization cards will be used to grade up the schools 
and their teachers this year and will be sent to the clerks if re- 
(|uested. 

Lists of the best school text books will be sent to the 
clerks in each district, and it is hoped this may help in doing 
away with the texts so much out of date. 

Three new schools have been established during the last 



40 BIENNIAL REPORT 

year and a joint district has been formed with Sheridan County 
at Charger. They expect to have a new up-to-date building 
there with two rooms and arranged so tlint two more may be 
added Avhen needed. 

Respectfully submitted, 
BESSlis M. BULLTS, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Laramie Coijinty 

Since the last biennial report I feel that there has been 
consideralile improvement in the schools of Laramie County. 

We now have ten districts having 120 school houses em- 
ploying 186 teachers ; fifty of these are employed in the Chey- 
enne schools, six at Pine Bluffs, five at Carpenter, three each at 
Burns, Egbert and Hillsdale. A selected list of texts for the 
rural schooLs has been made and in nearly every district, the 
new books purchased were from the list recommended. We 
hope within the next two years to have county uniformity of 
texts. 

The Cheyenne schools under the able guidance of Super- 
intendent Ira B. Fee are doing excellent work. The depart- 
mental plan of work has been used for the past three years 
in the seventh and eighth grades and was extended to the 
sixth grade last fall. The teachers in one school expressed 
a desire to incorporate the fifth grade in the departmental plan 
this year in the belief that the teachers who continue from 
year to year in the direction of pupils in one subject will be 
able for that reason to assist the individual child more skill- 
fully over his own peculiar difficulties. So far the work seems 
to 'be satisfactory. 

There are three Parent-Teachers" Associations in Cheyenne 
and it is hoped that this year the organization will be extended 
to other buildings in the school system. 

The Palmer system of pennumshii) is being taught in the 
Cheyenne schools, having a regular supervisor for this work. 
This same system is being taught in every rural school in the 
county, no doubt with varying degrees of efficiency, but many 
of our teachers are availing themselves of the opportunity of 
the correspondence course olfered by the Palmer Business Col- 
lege, and therefore are better fitting themselves to teach this 
all important subject. 

The work in Pine Blufi's, Carpenter, Burns, Egbert and 
Hillsdale has l)een most gratifying. Some sixty of the rural 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 4 1 

pupils have passed the eighth grade examination the past two 
years, receiving diplomas wliich entitle them to entrance into 
the Cheyenne High School without examination. 

The study of Agriculture is receiving more attention be- 
cause teachers are preparing to give instructions in this sub- 
ject, and they now do not consider it so unsurmountable as 
when it was first introduced by law in our Course of Study. 

Several of our rural schools have fair sized libraries due 
to the efforts of some wide awake teacher, who has raised the 
money by various kinds of entertainments, thereby also mak- 
ing the school the social center for the community. 

District No. 7 has issued bonds to build a fine schoolhouse 
in Pine Bluffs at a cost of $22000.00. District No. 8 likewise 
has issued bonds to build a .$15000.00 school house in Carpenter. 
My dream will be realized when the toAvns of Hillsdale, Burns 
and Egbert will also have good sehoolhouses, so that the school 
work in each immediate vicinity will be centralized in the 
towns. 

While consolidation is not practicable in all parts of this 
county, it is possible in certain localities. One year ago with 
the earnest help of Miss Clark, our State Superintendent, we 
attempted to make Carpenter the central point for several 
schools within a radius of five miles. The people Avere not 
ready to undertake this new organization. We returned to 
Cheyenne, hoping that the time would come when the people 
of that section would see the wisdom of centralizing as much 
as possible. I feel that the time has now arrived, for while 
(,*arpenter can boast of but one residence, in anticipation of the 
new school house, which we expect to have ready for occu- 
pancy the first of the year, the school has an enrollment of 
eighty-five pupils, and thus in a measure our consolidation 
scheme has worked out its own salvation, and I am hoping to 
have similar increases in the enrollment of the other town 
schools made possible by good buildings, equipment and effic- 
ient teachers. 

And now a word about our teachers. As a whole they are 
earnest in their efforts to keep up the standard of our schools, 
and I am glad to say that we are beginning to see the necessity 
of paying higher salaries if we wish to keep efficient teachers. 
This past year in rural schools the maximum paid was sixty- 
five dollars, while the minimum was fifty dollars. 

Our County is as a whole upon a very creditable financial 
basis and our district school boards are composed of the repre- 
sentative business men of the community, who are untiring in 



42 BIENNIAL REPORT 

their efforts to advance our public school system. I consider 
the outlook for the future very promising. 
Respectfully submitted, 

MAMIE E. HEFFERON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Lincoln County 

Complying with your request, I herewith submit to you a 
summary of the work and conditions of the schools of this 
county during the second biennial period of its organization. 

Four years ago the county was organized and a consider- 
able time was spent in getting the work started. The present 
biennial period has l)een one of satisfactory growth and im- 
provement. The teachers have realized the advantages of 
becoming better qualified for their work and have largely taken 
advantage of the splendid opportunities offered by our own 
State University during the summer terms as well as during 
the regular year. The county is proud of the attendance record 
which has been made during the four years, ranking first in 
the state outside of Albany County. Boards are demanding 
better trained teachers and are paying correspondingly in- 
creased salaries. 

Districts 1, 2, 8 and 19 have erected new grade buildings. 
Special attfution has been given to lighting and ventilation 
in the construction of these buildings. Pianos, victrolas and 
pictures have been purchased with the proceeds of entertain- 
ments, socials, fairs, etc. 

Districts 1 and 2 each holds annually an extensive Exhibit 
near the close of the year which gives the patrons an insight 
into the real work of the schools. 

Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, comprising what is 
known as the Star Valley country, were consolidated and are 
now under one Board with a superintendent in charge of the 
entire district giving his entire time to supervision. This con- 
stitutes one of the largest districts in the state, 43 teachers 
being employed. A splendid four year high school is meeting 
the needs of this community. 

The eighth grade graduation exercises and the junior high 
school plan has resulted in keeping more boys and girls in 
school. 

Domestic Art has proven a very popular feature in Districts 
1 and 19. A kindergarten has been established in District 1. 

Several declamatory, debating and spelling contests have 
been successfulh^ carried out in District 2. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 43 

County uniformity of text books Avould result in better 
work. Legislation along this line is needed. 

Teachers and school boards have given close attention to 
certificate laws. A great many of the teachers employed last 
year are being retained which is an indication of the harmony 
so essential to real growth. There is general interest through- 
out the county for the betterment of the schools. 
Respectfullv sid)mitted. 

MARGARET F. NICHOLSON, 
Countv Superintendent of Schools. 



Natrona County 

Summary of the work in Natrona County for the two years 
ending April 30th, 1916. 

The ijrogress in our scliools as well as the increase in at- 
tendance during the past two years has been most gratifying. 
Natrona County now bas seventeen school districts employing 
fifty-one teachers. Salaries have been increased until now the 
minimum salary in rural districts is fifty dollars and the maxi- 
mum is seventy. This year we are planning a graduated scale 
of salaries for the grades whereby we hope to retain our movst 
efficient teachers and thus accomplish more and better Avork. 

We now have special teachers in manual training and 
domestic science, and pupils in the sixth, seventh and eighth 
grades as Avell as those in the high school are given instruction 
in these departments, under skilled teachers. Last year the 
manual training department was further improved by the addi- 
tio]i of a lathe and a band saw so that now it is well e(|uipped 
to do all kiiuls of wood work. 

One hundred new books were added to the high school 
Ii})rary. Departmental work in the grades was tried last year 
and the result has been most gratifying. 

Tbe Casper schools under the efficient management of Su- 
perintendent George Wilder, are doing excellent work. They 
have an unusually strong corps of trained teachers this year, 
twenty-five in all. Last year the Park building was opened, 
it baving been e<|uipped with the best of every thing needed. 

Our poi)ulation has increased so that it has been necessary 
to add to the Central building six rooms which will call for as 
iiumy new teachers. 

Eight eighth grade certificates of graduation were issued 
to pupils from the rural schools and we hope to have most of 
these in our high school next year. 

In the matter of text books, we have recommended a list 
cf books to l)oards of directors in conformitv with those used 



44 ' BIENNIAL REPORT . 

in the city schools so that pupils in one district may enter an- 
other without having the worry of a change of text books, thus 
giving us practically uniformity of text books as basic texts. 
However, we recommend to teachers as much practical work 
as possible with the text book as a guide, deeming it much more 
useful to pupils than the iron clad mechanical text book work 
which is too often found. 

Some experimental work in agriculture has been done quite 
successfully in our rural schools. Sewing has been introduced 
into several of the rural districts. 

The Arminta school in District No. 18 made new curtains 
for the windows and freshened the walls with a coat of paint. 

Wolton school in the same district, added a cloak room 
and porch and cleaned up with a coat of paint, as have a num- 
ber of other schools throughout the county. 

School houses in most of our rural districts have been made 
the social center for the community. Educational and social 
meetings have been held from time to time which have been 
helpful to teacher, patron and pupil. 

District No. 7 will have a new school house next year fully 
equipped with up-to-date furniture, apparatus, etc. It being 
difficult to find suitable boarding places for teachers in many 
of our rural disti-icts, No. 9 is planning a two-room building, 
one room of which will be used as a home for the teacher. 

The issuing of perfect attendance certificates has been an 
incentive to better work and we find a much smaller percentage 
of tardiness throughout the county and a much more regular 
attendance than heretofore. 

Our institutes are well attended and prove very helpful to 
teachers. 

We have tried to supplement the Course of Study for the 
rural schools by recommending that old standards of instruction 
be enriched by the study of good literature, nature study, ele- 
mentary agriculture, and industrial work which has a bearing 
upon that special community in which the teacher is working. 
This will supply a long felt want by making the work of the pu- 
pil more real, ))y furnishing a training more practical, and by 
rendering the instruction more dynamic and hence more per- 
manent. There are many obstacles to the accomplishment of 
the desired ends, but altogether, the outlook is bright and we 
hope for much good work this year. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MAY HAMILTON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 45 

Niobrara County 

The past two years have shown a marked progress along- 
educational lines in this county. 

Schools in the county have increased, both in number and 
in attendance. Many new school houses have been built and 
the majority of these are up-to-date, sanitary buildings with 
standard equipment. 

District boards are re(|uiring much better (|ualified teach- 
ers and pajnng better salaries. The result is an increase in the 
number of graduates from the eighth grade, and consecpieutly 
an increase in the high school attendance. 

District No. 2 has tried with success, the consolidation of 
some of its rural schools. 

Some of the districts have local Teachers" Meetings from 
which much benefit is derived. 

The increased interest in school affairs shown by the people 
of the county argues well for the further betterment of the 
schools in the near future. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

CHARLES C. BROWNING. 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Park County 

Our general educational aim has been more efficient schools 
and through the co-operation of school officers, impi-oveinent of 
teachers and better buildings and equipment. 

As one means to this end we have published an outline 
of the course of study for rural schools based upon the approved 
texts for the county rural schools. This outline is a supple- 
ment to the state course of study and is adapted especially to 
rural conditions. It contains suggested combinations and cor- 
relations of subjects for the organization of the rural school 
program, gives the approved text book list, supplementary 
books and school supplies and explains all required teachers' 
reports. 

These outlines were sent to clerks of boards before tlie be- 
ginning of school and furnished to teachers at the county insti- 
tute, the week preceding the beginning of school. Through this 
outline of the course, we hope to get more uniform and standard 
work from the rural schools. 

In addition to the regular preliminary report, teachers send 
in lists of all books on hand and lists of texts and supplies 
ordered. For the monthly and term reports we ask the teach- 



46 BIENNIAL REPORT 

crs to outline the rcjiiilar and supplementary work eompletod 
!)y each class. 

We now have a county library and expect to make each 
district the center for a traveliiig library. Since this ti'aveling 
lil)rary may be retained six months it may be the source of sup- 
plementary work in subjects such as reading, history, geo- 
graphy and agriculture in the schools. 

At the last teachers' institute a Pai-k County Teachers' 
Association was organized. We expect to meet three times 
during the year. Sectional meetings are j)lanned for one session 
and a genei-al nu'cting with some speaker from outside the 
county for another session. 

We have school rating cards with tliree main headings, the 
teacber, the pupils, and school property. After the county su- 
perintendent's visit one of these is sent to the teacher, one to 
tbe board and one filed in tbe superintendent's office. This is 
a means of im])rovement of teachers in service and results in 
{: better understanding among teacher, school board and super- 
intendent. 

We have done some Boys' and Girls' club work in the 
county. This year at the county fair five girls exhibited in the 
sewing, seven in tbe garden and canning and five boys in the 
))ig and gi'ain club woi'k. 

We have tln-ee four-year high schools in tbis county. Our 
high school enrollment has more than doubled in the past four 
years. Approximateh' one-third of our high school pupils come 
fi'om the country districts. During the same period of time 
our school population has increased forty i)er cent. 

With the growth of the county in population and wealth 
we are getting new and better school buildings, longer terms 
of school and higher salaries for better trained teachers. We 
believe with Charles Sumner that "The road and the school- 
master are the two most important elements in advancing civili- 
zation." 

Respectfullv submitted, 

JENNIE G. McGUFFEY, 

County Superintendent of Schools. 



Platte County 

In com])liance witii your re(iuest, I am pleased to submit 
a brief account of the conditions of the Platte County schools. 

Our county is not yet four years old, and the present 
< 'ounty Superintendent has had the privilege of organizing the 
new county with always so many things to be done and so 
little to do with. 



SUFEHINTlfNDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 47 

The miniher of schools luis increased i'roiu 85 to 118 hist 
yiii\i\ ami we expect there will he several more new schools be- 
fore tile end of this school year. 

During' the past two years there have heen thirty new 
school buildings erected w'hile other school buildings have been 
enlarged i\\u\ remodeled to meet the required needs. The num- 
ber of childi-en of school age in 1914 were 1425, and this last 
year it was 1776. This will give you an idea of the i-npid 
growth of our county. 

What is known as the $;]()() School Law has helped many 
isolated children of Platte County who heretofore had no school, 
or at l)est one of three or four months. Now no school has 
less tlum six months and most of the schools have eight and 
some nine months. 

Consolidation has been considered to some extent and 
while in some ])laces in the county it nmy be carried on to 
advantage, in other places it is out of the question at least for 
the ])resent. 

Our school iihrai-ies have increased from 297 volumes to 
1066. l)esides we hav(» a County Library at Wheatlaiul, the 
County Seat, and will soon have a Carnegie Libi'ary. 

We have an Agi-ieultui-al County Agent who is a help to 
our schools, esj)ecially in the l>oys' and Girls' club work, and 
altogeth(>r we feel our county is progressing very steadily. 

Since the county was first organized nearly four years ago, 
pupils have been awarded certificates of attendance. Each year 
ovei- 100 of the first awards have l)een gi-anted to pupils, and 
man.\- of llic ])upils have received the dii)lonms otfered by the 
State Dcparlmcnt foi- being neither absent nor tardy during the 
term. 

We have eight school districts in the county. Some of the 
uu-mhers of the school ])oard nuike a practice of visiting the 
schools in llicii- i-espeetive district at least once during the 
school term. 

.AFost of the school officers have a certain day each month 
to uiccl the peoj)le and discuss school matters, write out teaeh- 
< ts' warrants and any business that may come up. Usually it 
is the last Saturday of the school month. Nothing I know of 
has kept childi-en (especially the boys) in school like the eighth 
grade gi'aduation ami the diploma which I'ecognizes the com- 
pletion of tlu^ (>lementai"\- coui'se. Many, I am sorry to say, 
go no farther than the eighth gi-ade as there is no high school 
near and they have not the means to pay their own Avay. We 
have one district, however (Suiu'ise District No. 14), that pays 
a child after finishing the eighth grade .^15. 00 per month to 
attend high school since they consider it is cheaper than to 
maintain a high school for so few pupils. The pupil may choose 



48 BIENNIAL REPORT 

any good accredited high school in or out of the state! it is 
needless to say that all the children in District 14 avail them- 
selves of this privilege. This is a forward movement in Edu- 
cation. 

Our countA' has a uniform list of text books made out by 
the County Superintendent from the State Course of Study. 
Most of the districts have adopted this uniform cOunty list and 
those who have not done so altogether are adopting it as they 
need the books. Some of the districts have exchanged all their 
old out of date books (keeping the readers and a iew others 
for ]-eferenee) for the new books and will have all new books 
with but little extra expense. Each teacher and the clerk of 
each school district has a list of these books. This list tells 
not only the name of the book, but the grade each book is for, 
the price, and where it may be obtained. 

Our County Teachers" Institute is another important fea- 
ture in our school work. Each year it has been held in Wheat- 
laud, the county seat, the last week of August or just before 
the schools of the county begin work. At that time each 
teacher is supplied by the County Superintendent with supplies 
and blanks and the plan of the year's work is explained. Among 
the blanks and reports is a suggestive program for a one room 
school made out by the County Superintendent as a guide. Test 
or examination ([uestions are sent by the County Superintendent 
to teachers in the grades in the city and rural schools. They are 
uniform throughout the county and are sent to every teacher 
every month for every grade. This assists in giving uniformity 
to the schools. 

Each spring before the schools close, a set of final eighth 
grade examination (|uestions is made out by the County Super- 
intendent and sent to the different teachers throughout the 
county Avhere there are pupils to take the final eighth grade ex- 
amination. Thus far the teachers have held the examination 
in their respective schools, grading and marking the pupils' 
examination papers and then sending the papers to the County 
Superintendent who also grades and marks. Should the pupil 
pass, the County Superintendent sends a diploma issued by 
the State Department for such graduation, which admits the 
pupil to any high school in the county and the High School De- 
partment at the State University. 

We have a four year high school at Wheatland, and Guern- 
sey expects to have a four year high school beginning with this 
year. Chugwater has a two year high school course and high 
school work is carried on in some of the rural districts to the 
tenth grade, a custom which is not wise in one room schools, 
PS it takes the teacher's time from her grades and she has not 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 49 

the time nor tlie proper e(|uipinent to do the high school pupils 
justice. 

We had 109 teachers enrolled at our Institute this year. 
So interested were they in the Avork that we hardlj' ever found 
it necessary to have roll call. On the closing day of our in- 
f^titute this year, our County Superintendent was presented 
with a l)eautiful gold lavalier by the teachers as a token of their 
sincere gratitude for her efforts in behalf of the schools. This 
in a measure shows the hearty co-operation and good feeling 
that exists between the teachers and the County Superintendent 
of Platte County. 

Ii('spectfullv submitted, 

MARY MALONEY, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Sheridan County 

In accordance Math your request the following report of 
Sheridan County schools for the years 1915-16 is respectfully 
submitted. 

There are 44 districts in Sheridan County, eight of wliieh 
were organized during the last two years. 

During the past year, 135 teachers were employed. 52 of 
whom were in the Sheridan cit.y schools, 4 in the graded schools 
of Big Horn, 3 each in Dayton, Monarch and Carneyville, and 
2 each in Ranchester. Kooi, Acme and Dietz. The remaining 
number were located in one room rural schools. 

District boards are raising the standard of requirements 
along the lines of experience and professional training and in 
turn salaries in most of the rural schools have been increased. 
Three schools noAV pay $50, sixteen pay $75, one pays $80. the 
majority pay $65. In the camps and small towns, principals 
get $100 and $125 and the grade teachers $75 to $90. 

Sheridan County has uniform text books and 1 am folloM- 
ing a custom set by my predecessor, that of having uniform 
examinations for all grades above the third. Questions are 
supplied by City Superintendents and sent from this office twice 
a 3^ear. 

Ten new schools have been established, a number of com- 
fortable school houses built. Several of the schools are using 
the Smith System of heating and ventilating. More pride and 
interest is being taken each year in improving school liuildings 
and playgrounds. A few of the playgrounds are provided with 
swings, basket liall equipment, etc. 

In many cases the rural school is a social center. The 
teachers have given spelling contests and other entertainments 



50 BIENNIAL REPORT 

iuid have procured money to purchase organs and phonographs 
for their schools. A few of the schools are doing Domestic 
Science and Maniial Training work and have been very suc- 
cessful. 

Agriculture is being emphasized here, this being a splendid 
agricultural section and our agent, Mr. S. M. Fuller, has been 
a great help to the rural schools. We also appreciate the work 
of Mr. Ivan L. Ho])son and Miss Henrietta Kolshorn of the 
University of Wyoming Extension Division. 

Several of the teachers took advantage of the summer 
school at Laramie and speak highly of the benefit obtained 
fi'om the work. Last year 78 pupils from the rural schools 
graduated from the eighth grade. Many of the graduates will 
enter High School this year. 

The schools of Sheridan also show great improvement. 
They will employ 55 teachers next year, 13 in the high school, 
36 in the grades, 2 manual training, 2 domestic science, 1 draw- 
ing and 1 music instructor. A class of 54 graduated from the 
high school last year. Several of these graduates will teach the 
coming year. Sheridan is now erecting a magnificent Ward 
building which will be completed the first of December. New 
building will cost $60,000.00 and will be equipped with the 
most modern ecjuipment obtainable. It will have nine class 
rooms, a modern kitchen and dining room, sewing room, gym- 
nasium and auditorium that will seat 550. 

Our county is as a whole upon a very creditable financial 
basis and I consider that our schools are in a very encouraging 
condition. The County Superintendent has worked for home 
teachers not however at a sacrifice of the schools. A few years 
ago, it was necessary to send away for teachers ; at the present 
time we have more teachers than schools. Teachers are re- 
quired to present good credentials. When they are equally well 
qualified, is it not best to employ our own teachers? 

There is a spirit of harmony in the Sheridan County schools, 
and although there remains much to be done, parents and teach- 
ers are working for the betterment of the schools. 

INEZ COTTON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Sweetwater County 

No report submitted. 



Uinta County 

In accordance with your request the following report of 
Uinta County for the years 1915 and 1916 is respectfully sub- 
mitted. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 5l 

Scliool boards, patrons and teachers are working for the 
betterment of the schools and a higher standard of efficiency 
has been obtained in the last two years. The qualifications of 
teachers having been raised, the Boards of Directors are also 
raising salaries. 

There are 30 schools in the county employing 62 teachers. 
A new >|i30,000.00 high school has been built at Evanston, the 
county seat, and furnished with the most modern equipment. 
Domestic Science and Manual Training have been added to the 
course of study. 

The custom of issuing certificates of perfect attendance has 
more than justified its continuance. During the last year 304 
three-months certificates were issued and 12 diplomas of honor 
granted to pupils who were in perfect attendance during the 
entire school year. 

School District No. 4, which has a school census of 749 and 
is the largest district in the country, has petitioned for a divis- 
ion ; this question although voted against by the District Bound- 
ary Board is still open. Owing to the conditions, we feel 
justified in leaving the district as it now stands. 

Not many of the schools have libraries or reference books, 
but we are establishing traveling libraries through the Uinta 
County Library, thus giving the children and parents in the 
rural districts an opportunity to read books and magazines 
which they otherwise could not afford. 

Respectful Iv submitted, 

FLORENCE E. PETERSON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Washakie County 

School conditions in this county have improved during the 
past two years. This improvement has been very marked in 
the rural districts, due largely to better trained teachers, who 
have taken an intense interest in their work. 

We have still a few untrained teachers, but our district 
boards are insisting that these teachers attend summer schools 
and thus gain some new ideas. 

Salaries have increased. The minimum wage now is $60.00, 
maximum $75.00 per month. 

We are still struggling with the question of text books, but 
are gradually working toward uniformity. 

With the hope of increasing the interest in certain subjects 
in our school curriculum, we have held contests in spelling, 
penmanship and arithmetic. These contests are held in April 
at the county seat and are open to pupils of the grades, both 
rural and citv schools. Great interest has been shown and we 



52 BIENNIAL REPORT 

intend this coming school yvnv to contiinie this part of our 
work. 

Hand work, manual training and sewing is being done in 
our rural schools. Hot lunches were served in all but two rural 
schools in the county the past year. Two new modern school 
houses are ))eing built to replace the log ones and Worland is 
to build a large addition to its school building. 

We feel grateful to the people of the county for the help 
given during the past few years and to the State Department 
for kindly suggestions and assistance. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

MARY L. HATFIELD, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Weston County 

Since the last biennial report we feel that there has been 
a great advancement in the schools of Weston County, espe- 
cially in the graded schools. 

Last year the Newcastle school adopted in the uppei' six 
grades the Wyoming idea of military training, inaugurated by 
Lieutenant E. Z. Steever. Forty boys were enrolled in the Cadet 
(Jorps. They were trained, provided with uniforms, and re- 
ceived arms. The organization continues this year and has a 
large enrollment. Cooking and sewing were taught in the 
upper six grades last year and is continued this year. Two 
I'ival debating societies are doing excellent work. The Palmer 
System of writing has been taught and is supervised by a spe- 
cially qualified teacher. This year the Six-and-Six Plan has 
been adopted and is proving a great success. The seventh and 
eighth grade students have the benefit of the high school teach- 
ers and feel that they are a part of the high school. 

C'ambria now has a four year high school and an additional 
teacher, making three. Sewing is taught to the girls in the 
upper eight grades and the Palmer System of writing is a part 
of the curriculum. Vocal music was introduced this year and 
is taught throughout the grades and high school. 

Upton introduced the Six-and-Six Plan this year, another 
teacher was added to the corps, making two besides the eighth 
grade teacher. The plan is proving very successful. Vocal 
music is taught throughout the school ami superintended by a 
special music instructor. 

Basket ball teams are organized in all high schools and 
some of the rural schools. Last year Reading Circle centers 
were organized throughout the county and much good work 
was done. More was accomplished than when the teachers 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 53 

worked alone. The Institute has been divided, allowing high 
school teachers and their superintendents to hold special meet- 
ings and make plans for the year. At the last institute tAvo 
committees were appointed by the County Superintendent to 
select texts for county adoption, one for the high schools and 
one for the grades; In anticipation of State suggestion, little 
is being done regarding the new books. A special teacher in 
the Palmer System gave instruction during the week for the 
benefit of the rural teachers. Much interest was shown in the 
work and the system is being taught in most of the rural 
schools this year. 

Miss Edith K. O. Clark, State Superintendent, visited the 
county in August and explained many important features of the 
law. She recommended the one side lighted rural school build- 
ing and some changes have already been made. Many new 
one teacher schools have been allowed, some have new buildings 
and others are held in room.5 donated by the patrons. 

Much better attendance has been secured by the use of the 
Perfect Attendance certificates, ])oth in rural and graded 
schools. 

Uniform eighth grade examinations are given in December 
and May. Pupils are re(iuired to make a grade of 75 per cent 
in all subjects. Seventh grades are permitted to try two sub- 
jects that are to be dropped in the eighth grade. Thirty-five 
eighth grade diplomas have been given and many more students 
will finish this year. 

Conditions are, I think, steadily improving. IJoth school 
boards and teachers are giving close attention to the certificate 
laws. The salaries have been put on a schedule according to 
certificates held by teachers. Third grades are allowed $45, 
second grades $50, and first grades $55. This is uniform 
throughout most of the county. The length of term averages 
about eight months. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MABEL G. KTNGSLEY. 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Report of the State Board of Educational 

Examiners to the State Superintendent 

of Public Instruction 



The work of this department has increased tremendously 
during the past two years, making it necessary to have meet- 
ings more often for the consideration of credential;^. It is 
perhaps worthy of note that the teaching forci oi' Wy(aning 
is made up of people from almost every State in the Union. 

As the appropriation for the successful earryirji^ on of the 
work of this department for the past several years has been 
inadequate, I would recommend that a larger aniouut l)e ap- 
propriated for this work. 

While under the present system the work is heiwg c^arried 
on as effectively as the time which each member of the Board 
can devote to it will permit, still I would advise that the office 
of the Secretary of this Board be made a separate office with 
a stenographer and a stated salary for each, and that the work 
be done in connection with the office of the State Department 
of Public Instruction. Having the interest of the educational 
work of this State at heart, I trust that some measnre will be 
enacted in the coming Legislature toward bringing this about. 
Respectfully yours, 

MRS. M.'e. HEFFERON, Secretary. 

MR. J. J. EARLY, President. 

DR. J. E. BUTTERWORTH, Member. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



55 



TABLE SHOWING NUMBER AND KIND OF CERTIFICATES RECOMMENDED 
BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS PROM OCT. 1, 1914, TO SEPT. 30, 1916. 



Z 

o 

Albany 

Big Horn 

Campbell __ 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan 
Sweetwater _ 

Uinta 

Washakie __ 
Weston 











E 


c 


o 


o 














o 


a o 


"ts ^ 


o >-> 


£PU 


ofL, 






E 


cc 


15 


14 


5 


14 


1 


4 


3 


17 


2 


4 


1 


5 


2 


14 


5 


13 


4 


7 


1 


1 


11 


45 


3 


25 


5 


18 




5 


4 


10 


4 


19 



21 

11 

10 

4 

7 



13 

11 

11 

21 

6 

15 

12 

18 

5 

7 

31 

26 

7 

6 

12 

22 

30 

11 

12 

7 

4 



CO 



42 
29 
19 
36 
28 
60 
51 
53 
11 
15 
117 
66 
18 
31 
41 
59 
54 
12 
26 
14 
29 



268 I 287 I 811 



ho 



29 
34 
10 
17 
17 
17 
26 
26 
15 
18 
48 
37 

9 
16 
20 
47 
29 

8 
13 

5 
19 



7 
3 

1 
4 

2 
4 
5 
2 
2 
10 



482 I 68 






41 I 11 



11 

12 

4 

9 

2 

15 

13 

9 

10 

7 

20 

6 

3 

9 

13 

17 

9 
3 
5 

2 

181 



Respectfully submitted, 

MAMIE E. HEFFERON, 

Secretary State Board of Educational 
Examiners. 



The University of Wyoming 



During the past two years there have been no radical 
changes in the organization or policy of the State University. 
The period has been characterized by marked growth in the 
attendance of students, by the addition of certain new build- 
ings, by the development of an Extension Division in Agricul- 
ture and Home Economics, by the strengthening of the faculty 
in various Colleges, by new activities in the general field of 
Extension work. The benefits of consolidation of all Depart- 
ments of state supported higher education in this one institu- 
tion continue to be apparent. The absence of duplicating and 
competing institutions gives not only educational peace but 
marked results in economy and efficiency. 

General Organization 

The organization of the University at the present time 
embraces the following Colleges and Departments: 

The College of Liberal Arts. 
The College of Agriculture. 
The College of Engineering. 
The College of Education. 

(1) State Normal School. 

(2) Department of Secondary Education. 
The Department of Commerce. 

The Department of Home Economics. 

The Department of Music. 

The University High School. 

The Department of University Extension. 

The Summer School. 

The Winter Course in Agriculture and Home Economies. 

College of Liberal Arts 

This College continues to be, in a sense, the central organ 
of the University. Its scope and its organization meet the 
needs of students for general education and for specific training 
in many ways. In this College are included all of those who 
do not seek the advantages of professional colleges and depart- 
ments. Furthermore, a large part of the work which may be 
required in vocational Colleges and Departments is provided 
in the College of Liberal Arts. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 57 

College of Agriculture 

The work of this College has been greatly benefited by 
the completion and use of Agricultural Hall. Class rooms and 
laboratories are now adequate to existing needs and will care 
for the growth of the next few years. The new building also 
houses the laboratories of the Experiment Station, the offices 
of the Extension Division, the Department of Civil and Irriga- 
tion Engineering, and the Departments of Chemistry, Zoology 
and Bacteriology for the entire institution are also in this build- 
ing. The College of Agriculture has had a marked growth. 
Wyoming students being attracted by the special facilities 
which are used with reference to Wyoming conditions. A 
Winter Course in Agriculture and Home Economics is being 
established to include practical vocational courses for boys and 
girls who are not prepared to do collegiate work. 

Agricultural Experiment Station 

The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, main- 
tained mostly on funds provided by the United States Govern- 
ment, carries on its work in intimate association with the Agri- 
cultural College. Under federal laws and regulations the work 
of the Experiment Station is confined closely to experimenta- 
tion and research. None of its funds may be used for in- 
struction, demonstration work or other forms of extension. 
The work of the past two years has embraced problems in 
stock feeding, animal diseases, poison plants detrimental to 
stock, wool fibers, the effect of alkali on cements, field crops, 
grains, grasses, and roots, and methods of irrigation and drain- 
age. Scientific bulletins have been issued and distributed free 
of cost. The work of the Experiment Station is less valuable 
than it should be because the state has not provided funds 
to support sub-stations and demonstration farms located in dif- 
ferent regions. 

College of Engineering 

The work of this College has been carried on without 
special change during the bienniura, although there have been 
additions to equipment and facilities. The greatest need of the 
College is a new building. 

State Normal School and College of Education 

The professional training offered in this College and its 
Departments has steadily improved. Likewise, the attendance 
of students has greatly increased. A Department of Rural 
Education in addition to the Department of Elementary Educa- 



58 BIENNIAL REPORT 

tion has been established. Every encouragement is being given 
to raising the standards of the schools in rural Wyoming. 
Training for elementary grades in town and city schools has 
continued as usual. The Department of Secondary Education 
has been sending out more and better equipped teachers to fill 
positions in Wyoming high schools. 

Department of Home Economics 

This Department has continued to grow, making more and 
more difficult the problem of providing for its students. Special 
attention has been given to the preparation of teachers who will 
teach this subject in Wyoming schools. 

Department of Music 

The status of this -Department in the University has been 
improved by new faculty legislation accepting a certain amount 
of credit in applied Music toward the degree of Bachelor of 
Arts. The demand for instruction in Music has been so great 
that the faculty has been enlarged and an entire residence 
located near the campus has been leased and fitted up for the 
Department. A building especially designed for its use is now 
very much needed. 

Summer School 

The Summer School of the University has shown a re- 
markable growth. The registration in 1915 was 270 and that of 
1916 was 306. Teachers of every grade from every county in 
the state and from other states come to the Summer School. 
Under the climatic conditions here prevailing, and with the 
policy of providing an extended range of courses, the Summer 
School bids fair to attract even a larger registration than the 
regular semesters. While the College of Education and the 
Normal School are the chief element in the Summer Session, 
many courses are also provided in the College of Liberal Arts 
and a few in other Colleges. The work of the regular faculty 
is supplemented by courses given by instructors of distinction 
from other institutions. In 1915 the special instructors included 
Professor E. J. Swift of Washington University ; Professor 
Mark Burrows of the Missouri State Normal School at Kirks- 
ville; Professor J. P. Turner of the College of the City of New 
York; Professor Edwin Maxey of the University of Nebraska. 
In 1916 the special members of the Summer School faculty in- 
eluded President D. B. Atkinson of Jireh College ; Professor 
B. H. Bode of the University of Illinois ; Professor H. L. Eby of 
the Ohio State Normal College at Kent : Professor W. B. Guthrie 
of the College of the City of New York ; Professor E. G. Payne 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 59 

of Harris Teachers' College. St. Louis; Professor Helen B. 
Thompson of Connecticut College for Women. Certain super- 
intendents, principals, and teachers in active service in Wyo- 
ming schools taught elementary branches in the Summer School 
for those students Avho were preparing to take teachers' exam- 
inations. 

General University Extension 

The work of the Correspondence Study Department has 
V)ecome increasingly important. Eighty-four students were 
taking courses by this method in 1914-15 and one hundred and 
fifty-five in ] 915-16. Each year courses are more definitely 
organized and more carefully supervised. Many students fiind 
it possible to obtain certain amounts of credit toward diplomas 
and degrees while continuing their regular occupations. 

Extension work by lectures has been continued in various 
toAvns and in co-operation with various organizations. The 
great limitation upon this work is the difficulty of providing 
for classes at the University if members of the faculty are 
meeting the demands made upon them by outside communities. 

Two regular courses of a different type were given in 1915- 
16. Dean Creager in the College of Education gave a course 
of collegiate grade in the Principles of Teaching, in Cheyenne 
once in every second week throughout the winter of 1915-16. 
Professor Pease of the English Department 'gave a course of 
similar extent in Cheyenne on Shakespeare. Professor Hoefer 
find Instructor Smith conducted classes every Monday night in 
Cheyenne throughout the winter in Elementary Mechanical 
Drawing and in Shop Mathematics. Work of this kind is ex- 
pected to develop and to be given in other places whenever 
suitable arrangements can be made. 

The system of traveling li])raries has operated Avith marked 
success. These boxes of well selected books are in great demand 
in communities where there are no public libraries. Experience 
indicates that this system would be much appreciated if it could 
be greatly extended. 

Many members of the faculty do a great deal of Extension 
work in the form of answering letters of inquiry and furnishing 
general information. This work reaches large proportions in 
the University Library, in the President's Office, and in the 
College of Agriculture. 

Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics 

Prior to 1915 the University had developed a system of 
Extension work in Agriculture, using a small state appropria- 
tion for the purpose. The passage of the Smith-Lever act pro- 



60 BIENNIAL REPORT 

vided federal funds for Extension work in Agriculture and 
Home Economics and the Legislature of 1915 accepted the terms 
of the Smith-Lever act for the University of Wyoming and also 
provided supplementary state appropriations. The staflf of the 
Division now consists of a Director, a State Leader of County 
Agent Work, a State T3emonstrator in Dairying, a State Demon- 
strator in Home Economics, a State Leader and an Assistant 
State Leader in Boys' and Girls' Clnh Work, besides a clerk 
and the necessary stenographers. All of the above carry on 
state wide work. County Agents have also been appointed 
in Fremont, Sheridan, Big Horn, Johnson, Crook, Platte, 
Goshen, and Laramie Counties. Agents in other Counties will 
be added from time to time as co-operative arrangements are 
concluded. 

University Faculty 

Regular memljers of the University faculty as defined by 
state law and not including those of low^er grades nor special 
Station and Extension staffs are as follows: 

Duniway, C A., President and Professor of History. 
Adsit, Ruth, Professor of Elementary Education. 
Bellis, A. E., Professor of Physics. 
Berry, R. E., Assistant Professor of Commerce. 
Bowman, A. E., Extension Professor of Agriculture. 
Boyle, A. C, Jr., Professor of Mining Engineering. 
Butterworth, J. E., Professor of Secondary Education. 
Creager, J. O., Dean of the College of Education. 
Dale, H. C, Acting Professor of Political Science. 
Daly, B. C, Professor of Military Science and Tactics. 
Downey, June, Professor of Philosophy and Psychology. 
Eby, H. L., Professor of Rural Education. 
Paville, A. D., Professor of Animal Husbandry. 
Pitterer, J. C, Professor of Civil Engineering. 
Groves, James F., Assistant Professor of Biology. 
Hebard, Grace R., Professor of Political Economy. 
Hill, John A., Professor of Textile Industry. 
Hitchcock, W. A., Assistant Professor of Engineering. 
Hoefer, E. G., Professor of Mechanical and Electrical Engi- 
neering. 

Hunton, E. D., Associate Professor of Commerce. 

Kline, E. K., Professor of ]\Iodern Languages. 

Knight, Emma H., Assistant Professor of Home Economics. 

Knight, Henry G., Dean of the College of Agriculture. 

Knight, S. H., Assistant Professor of Geology. 

Lehnert. E. H.. Professor of Veterinary Science. 

Lov. S. K., Professor of Chemistry. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 61 

Merz, Henry, Professor Emeritus of German and French. 

Moudy, Ross B., Professor of Chemistry. 

Nelson, Aven, Professor of Botany. 

Parsons, T. S., Professor of Agronomy. 

Pease, Raymond B.. Professor of English. 

Ridgaway, V. B., Professor of Mathematics. 

Scott, John W., Professor of Zoology. 

Sonle, Justus F., Professor of Greek and Latin. 

Steik, Karl T., Associate Professor of Chemistry. 

Stromquist, C. E., Professor of Mathematics. 

Whitcomb, E. S., Professoi- of Home Economics. 

White, Laura A., Associate Professor of History. 

Buildings and Permanent Improvements 

With the help of a special state tax, the University has 
entered upon a modest building program. The Board of Trus- 
tees expect to expend between thirty thousand and forty thou- 
sand dollars annually for Iniildings and permanent improve- 
ments. Within the past two years two fire-proof buildings have 
been completed. One of these, the Agricultural Hall, cost' a 
little over one hundred thousand dollars in addition to its equip- 
ment. This building accommodates most of the Departments 
of the Agricultural College, the Agricultural Experiment Sta- 
tion, the Department of Civil and Irrigation Engineering, and 
several scientific laboratories. The first unit of a large Women's 
Dormitor^y has also been completed. This building likewise is 
fire-proof. With its furnishings it has cost about fifty thousand 
dollars. It accommodates from forty to fifty women students, 
depending upon the degree to which they are willing to share 
their rooms with each other. 

With the addition of new buildings it has been necessary 
to improve and enlarge the capacity of the heating plant. Sev- 
eral thousand dollars have also been expended in beginning a 
ihodern tunnel system connecting the several l)uildings with 
the heating plant. 

The University grounds have seriously needed improve- 
ment. During the past two years someAvhat extensive work 
has been done in grading and surfacing roads, in laying new 
concrete walks, and in extending lawns and gardens. 



62 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Summary of Registration 

(Students in Residence) 1914-15 1915-16 

In Graduate standing 13 14 

Seniors L 20 23 

Juniors 23 40 

Sophomores 59 58 

Freshmen 78 77 

Special 36 58 

University High School 31 43 

Music (not taking other subjects) 17 25 

Short Course 26 11 

Summer School 209 270 

Total 512 619 

Less names counted more than once 38 46 

Net Registration 474 573 

(Extension) 

Correspondence Study Department 84 155 

Extension Center Students (Cheyenne) 

English (Shakespeare) __ 10 

Pedagogical Principles __ 13 

Mechanical Drawing 20 

Shop Arithmetic __ 24 

84 222 

Less names counted more than once __ 3 

84 219 
C. A. DUNIWAY, President, 

University of Wyoming. 



Biennial Report 



State Superintendent 
of Public Instruction 




THE STATE OF WYOMING 
1917-1918 



State of Wyoming 



BIENNIAL REPORT 

OF THE 

>,. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION 



1917-1918 



EDITH K. O. CLARK, Superintendent 



1918 

Wyoming Labor Journal Pub. Co. 

Cheyenne, Wyo. 






R„ ©f j6>^ 

MAH 2» 1920 



STATE OF WYOMING 



Office of the 
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 

Cheyenne 

To the Hon. Frank L. Houx, 

Acting Governor of Wyoming. 

Sir: — I have the honor to transmit herewith the Biennial 
Report of this office, as required by law, for the two years 
ending September 30th, 1918. 

Verv respectfully yours, 

EDITH K. 0. CLARK, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



PART I 



Office of 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction 

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 30, 1918. 

In compliance with the provision of Section 262 of the 
Wyoming Compiled Statutes of 1910, I have the honor to 
submit herewith the biennial report of the State Superintend- 
ent of Public Instruction for the two years beginning October 
1st, 1916, and ending September 30th, 1918. 

The statistical section of the report covers only the fiscal 
school year closing April 30th, 1917. The new State Depart- 
ment of Education, created by the Fourteenth Legislature, was 
organized early in May, 1917. Statistics for the year May 1st, 
1917, to April 30th, 1918, will l)e found in the published report 
of the State Board of Education. 

Important School Legislation Enacted 

In the State Superintendent's published report for 1915- 
1916, mention was made of the School Code Committee, created 
by the Legislature of 1915. This Committee consisted of five 
persons, four of whom were appointed by the Governor, the 
State Superintendent being the fifth member of the Com- 
mittee, and serving as its Chairman. The Recommendations 
of this Committee were published in leaflet form in the fall of 
1916, and were submitted to the Fourteenth Legislature as a 
School Code known as House Bill 209. The enactment into 
law of a large part of this bill, I consider one of the most 
significant and constructive steps in the history of Education 
in Wyoming. It was my privilege to work diligently for the 
success of the legislation, and I count whatever assistance I 
was able to give to secure its favorable consideration, as one 
of the greatest achievements of my administration as State 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Heretofore, there has been no attempt to put the state 
administration of school affairs upon a professional basis. The 
office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, invested 
with a vague and meaningless "general supervision"' of the 



6 BIENNIAL REPORT 

i 

schools of the state, was purely political. Although no think- 
ing person would advocate risking the selection of a City 
Superintendent of Schools to the results of a political town 
election, that practice was considered reasonable and necessary 
Avhen the office of the chief school executive of the state was 
to be filled. 

In the school legislation of 1917 we have taken a most 
commendable step forward. The administration and super- 
vision of the schools of the state are now delegated to a non- 
partisan State Board of Education empowered to employ as 
its executive secretary, a trained school official, possessing cer- 
tain professional qualifications stipulated in the law. Under 
the new regime the scliools of the state are being welded into 
a system which could not have been efl^ected under the old 
plan. 

There remains a slight legal conflict of authority which 
should be removed by immediate legislation. No friction has 
developed in the State Department of Education, due to this 
inconsistency, but to make the Department an effective work- 
ing unit, the whole administration of the schools should be 
placed under the one Board. To accomplish this, I recommend 
that the state constitution be amended so as to abolish the 
office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Provision 
should then be made by law to adequately enlarge the working 
force of the Department of Education so as to carry out all 
constructive policies determined upon by the Board. 

Present Division of Responsibility 

Operating since May, 1917. under the present law, the 
( Commissioner of Education, aj^pointed by the State Board of 
Education, and the State Superintendent have divided the work 
of the office so as to give to each certain definite responsibili- 
ties. 

It has remained the function of the State Superintendent 
to apportion the Land Income Funds, and to act upon disputes 
in the matter of school district boundaries. Certain trips into 
various parts of the state for the purpose of determining local 
school conditions, or for visiting certain county institutes, have 
been made by the State Superintendent. Others have been 
made by the Commissioner. In 1918, the State Superintendent 
represented the State Department of Education at the teach- 
ers' institutes of Weston, Campl)ell, Sheridan, Johnson, Hot 
Springs and Washakie Counties. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 7 

War Work in the Schools 

During the past biennium, the chief new responsibility of 
the State Superintendent has been the direction of the War 
Work in the schools of the state. Every activity of a distinctly 
patriotic nature and bearing upon our participation m the war, 
has been emphasized in the schools of Wyoming — Food Con- 
servation, War Savings, Liberty Loans, Junior Red Cross, etc. 
Every drive that has been put on throughout the nation has 
been brought into the schools, with gratifying success. 

We have been handicapped by lack of funds for travelling, 
liolding meetings, and the printing and distributing of circular 
letters and other bulletins, but even under this disadvantage 
the schools very generally have made a splendid record. I 
have asked each county superintendent to report for the 
schools within her jurisdiction. These reports will be found 
in Part II of this published report. 

Wyoming State Teachers' Institute 

In accordance with chapter 161 of the 1915 Session Laws, 
the State Superintendent has called two State Teachers' Insti- 
tutes during the period covered in this report. These meetings 
were held in conjunction with the State Teachers' Association 
conferences in November, 1916, at Cheyenne, and in November, 
1917, at Buffalo. 

Wyoming- History, Current and Past 

In my biennial report for 1915-1916, I gave space to a brief 
discussion of two topics which I consider so important that I 
wish to mention them again. They are the study of "Wyoming 
Pioneer History" and our "State School Scrap Book." 

During the previous biennium, we urged teachers and 
pupils to collect all available anecdotes and facts bearing upon 
the early history of their local communities. These first-hand 
stories furnish a wonderfully varied and entertaining fund of 
subjects for all sorts of school use. Every story should be put 
into permanent form, illustrated with drawings, maps and 
kodak pictures, and kept for reference. The old settlers are 
fast disappearing, and much of the early historj^ of our state 
is available only from them. 

The other innovation is one which might have become a real 
history of school activities in Wyoming if County and City 
Superintendents and the teachers of the state had co-operated 
more heartily. However, in spite of the lack of response from 
many counties, the State School Scrap Book, begun in 1915, 
has grown to interesting proportions and contains clippings 



S BIENNIAL REPORT 

bearing upon educational happenings in Wyoming during the 
past four years. The beginning achieved justifies its continu- 
ance. 

Ex-Officio Duties of the State Superintendent of Public 
Instruction 

It has occurred to me that copies of this printed report 
will be read by persons outside of this state who may be unfa- 
miliar with the Wyoming Constitution and Statutes specifying 
the duties of state officers. 

For the information of such readers, it would be of interest 
to note here that the State Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion is, by virtue of the office, a member of seven important 
State Boards, namely : 

The State Board of Charities and Reform. 

The State Board of Land Commissioners. 

The State Board of Arid Land Commissioners. 

The State Board of School Land Commissioners. 

The State Board of Pardons. 

The State Board of Education. 

The Board of Trustees of the State University. 

Regular meetings of the first four of these Boards occur 
each month, and often special meetings to consider urgent mat- 
ters are necessary. The Board of Pardons meets quarterly. 
The two remaining Boards hold their regular meetings semi- 
annually, and usually a number of special meetings during the 
year. 

Trips into various parts of the state are made in connection 
with the work of some of the Boards and much of the corre- 
spondence carried on by the State Superintendent bears upon 
the matters controlled by the Boards of which that officer is a 
member. 

In closing this my second and last biennial report, I wish to 
take the opportunity of expressing my keen interest in the 
various branches of State administration which have been a 
part of my work as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
and my good wishes to those who, whatever their official titles 
may be, will "Carry On." 

Respectfully submitted, 

EDITH K. 0. CLARK, 
State Superintendent of Pu])lic Instruction. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 9 

PART IT. 

Albany County 

To State Siiperinteiident Clark: 

The Albany County schools have certainly been awake to 
all kinds of war activities the past year. On April 12th, 1918, 
complying wnth Secretary McAdoo's request, there were held 
fifteen patriotic meetings in various sections of the county, all 
of which helped to create a sentiment in favor of the Third 
Liberty Loan. Arrangements were made to hold Harvest Home 
Festivals on October 12th, in twelve school districts. In several 
cases two districts were to unite. Lecturers and singers from 
Laramie were to add to the festivities. After the announcement 
of a <|uarantine for influenza, these meetings were postponed 
indefinitely, with the exception of an open air meeting at 
Laramie. I think I am safe in saying at least ninety -pev cent 
of our teachers invested in Liberty Bonds. A goodly number 
of school children are in possession of registered bonds. 

Of the 1617 pupils enrolled in the county, possibly ninety- 
five per cent of them have a collection of Thrift and War 
Stamps. It is interesting to hear the boys arguing wuth one 
another concerning the best way to earn Thrift Stamps, etc. 

Junior Red Cross auxiliaries were organized in Laramie, 
Bosler and Rock River the past winter, pupils learning to knit, 
darn, sew, etc. In the summer there was made a goodly col- 
lection of tin foil, peach pits and other articles. The week of 
the Red Cross drive in May the pupils turned in directly or 
indirectly about twelve hundred dollars. This did not include 
the Laramie pupils' contribution. 

There were Pupils' War Gardens throughout the County. 
In many instances, the children learned more about garden- 
ing than their parents ever thought of knowing. Early in the 
spring, a number of sacks of seeds from Washington were dis- 
tributed to the various districts. Mr. Libbey of the Commer- 
cial Department of the Laramie High School is also Club Leader 
for District No. 1. He organized poultry, garden, potato and 
canning teams. In many cases the pupils conducted a profit- 
able business. One participant added to her bank account 
.$57.88 from the sale of vegetables. During the teachers' in- 
stitute the last week of August a team of three girls in Club 
uniform gave a potato demonstration which made the older 
people "sit up and take notice." 

Certainly this terrible war has taught the American peo- 
ple many lessons of thrift and economy. We have many little 
"Herby Hoovers" in this section. Left-overs from the midday 



10 BIENNIAL REPORT 

lunch are carried home to be utilized instead of throwing them 
about the playground. Voluntarily, cakes, candy, etc., have been 
dispensed with. 

During the week clothes were being collected for the Bel- 
gians, a large number of pupils sent or brought to the store 
room in Laramie, their contribution of out-grown garments in 
good condition. 

All sorts of war literature from the various departments 
at Washington have been distributed to every school, some of 
these booklets being used during the regular reading period. 

At present a plan is being worked out to organize for the 
ensuing year a County Junior Red Cross with a hundred per 
cent membership. 

N. ARTISEE ERICKSON, 

County Superintendent. 



Big- Horn County 

To Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
The schools of Big Horn County have tried to take their 
part in the many war activities of the past two years. At the 
County Teachers' Institute, held in October, 1917, a committee 
of teachers was appointed to plan for the war work of the 
coming year. At the close of the Institute the following re- 
port was made to the teachers and accepted by them. 

To the teachers of Big Horn County, convened in Insti- 
tute at Lovell, Wyoming, Oct. 1st to 5th, 1917: 

We, the Committee on Co-operation with the National 
Council of Defense, respectfully submit for your consider- 
ation the following report : , 

1st. We recommend the introduction of a definite 
system for saving money by school children, either by the 
establishment of a savings bank in the school or by the 
adoption of the system published by the United States 
Bank Note Company of Indianapolis, Ind. 

2nd. We recommend the organization of a flunior 
Red Cross unit in every school. 

3rd. We recommend that each school display per- 
manently in the school room, the posters to be procured 
from the United States Food Administrator, Herbert C. 
Hoover, Washington, D. C. 

4th. We recommend that November 1st and 2nd, 
1917, be adopted as days upon which the children of Big 
Horn C'bunty pledge themselves not to buy any candy. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11 

5th. We recoiuinend that the schools teach the prin- 
ciples of food conservation outlined in the pamphlet 
''Ten Lessons on Food Conservation," published by the 
Government Printing Office. 

6th. We recommend that the teachers organize a 
committee in each school district to work in conjunction 
with the National Committee on Defense, with R. B. West, 
of Basin as Big Horn County, chairman. 

7th. We recommend that each school child memor- 
ize the following slogan: 

SAVE MONEY. Use your savings bank. 
SAVE SOLDIERS' LIVES. Use your spare time for 
the Junior Red Cross. 

SAVE WHEAT. Use more corn and potatoes. 
SAVE MEAT. Use more fish and beans. 
SAVE FATS. Use just enough. 
SAVE SUGAR. Use syrups. 

"Our savings and our thrift — 

The work of mind and hands — 
We pledge for freedom's gift 
To this and foreign lands. ' ' 
Respectfully, 
ARNOLD JOHNSON, Chairman. 

Printed copies of the report were sent to each teacher to 
be hung in her school room. As soon as Thrift Stamps were 
issued, the saving of money in that manner was introduced 
instead of the savings bank method recommended in the 
report. 

Twelve Junior Red Cross auxiliaries were organized 
raising a total of $281.95. All of these auxiliaries did active 
Avork during the year. 

The other recommendations of the report were carried 
out in a similar way, some districts stressing one form and 
others another form of Avar activity. Practically every school 
took part in the war work of the community and in nearly 
every school room the principles of conservation and thrift 
were taught and a keen interest maintained in the war and all 
connected with it. 

At the County Teachers' Institute held September 9th to 
13th, 1918, the same plan was pursued and the following 
report Avas presented and adopted. 



12 BIENNIAL REPORT 

To the teachers of Big Horn County, convened in Insti- 
tute at Basin, Wyoming, September 9th-13th, 1918: 
We, the Committee on War Work in the Schools, re- 
spectfully submit for your consideration the following 
report : 

We, recommend : 

1st. That the teachers of Big Horn County pledge to 
subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan and to establish 
habits of thrift and to invest in Thrift Stamps. 

2nd. The introduction of Thrift Stamp Clubs in 
each school. This work to be started at once. 

3rd. That the teachers provide and suggest ways 
and means by which the pupils may cultivate thrift and 
save money to buy Thrift Stamps. 

4th. The organization of a Junior Red Cross unit in 
each school. 

5th. That the schools teach the principles of food 
conservation recommended by the United States Food Ad- 
ministration, with stress placed upon the reasons for and 
results of such conservation. 

6th. That we support the Boys' and Girls* Club 
Work in food production and conservation. 

7th. That war posters be permanently displayed in 
each school building and school room. 

8th. That teachers co-operate with local, state and 
national Committees of Defense. 

9th. To use every effort to place the schools on a 
war basis until the successful completion of the War. 

Respectfully, 

ERNEST KNUDSEN, 

Chairman. 

Owing to the fact that influenza quarantine closed the 
schools before the end of the first month, no new Junior Red 
Cross Auxiliaries have been organized, though a number of 
schools had begun raising their membership fund and the 
county hopes to have a hundred per cent organization by the 
first of the year. 

It is extremely difficult to measure the war work that 
the schools have done, yet it is certain that they have played 
no unimportant part and that their support has been an unde- 
niable factor in putting Big Horn County "over the top" in 
its many undertakings of the past two years. 

Respectfullv submitted. 

ELAINE KINDER, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 13 

Campbell County 

No report submitted, although repeated requests were sent 
by letter and telegraph. 



Carbon County 

No report submitted, although repeated requests were sent 
by letter and telegraph. 



Converse County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
My dear Miss Clark : 

Below I submit a report of the War Work done in the 
Converse County high school and the Douglas schools. This 
report was prepared by the City Superintendent, Mr. 0. C. 
Schwnering. 

Patriotic Work Done by District No. 17 — Douglas Schools, 
Grades 1 to 8— 

Junior Red Cross work, 100 per cent membership. 
Much time of Domestic Science classes in grades 6-7-8 
given over to Red Cross work room once a week. Also lower 
grades twice a week on school time. 
128 refugee garments made. 
76 wash rags. 
12 afghans. 
30 bundles gun wipes. 
390 scrap books. 
250 trench candles. 

40 pounds tinfoil collected. 
480 pounds clothing collected. 
38 layettes. 
9 sweaters. 
Patriotic opening exercises in each grade. 
Patriotic pageant entitled "Uncle Sam's Visit," given by 
school. 

War study through ''Current Events" and "National and 
Community Life Leaflets." 

Patriotic pictures given by school moving picture show on 
war subjects onlv, such as "The Tanks at the Battle of Anere," 
"For The Freedom of the World," "The Slacker," etc. 

War Savings Stamps drive — amount owned to date $2,- 
978.00, enrollment, 414. 



14 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Liberty Bonds owned — amount $1,800.00. 

Food Conservation taught in Domestic Science classes and 
grades. Text — "Food Problems," government leaflets . 

Coal Conservation — shovel tag day observed. 

Boys' and Girls' Club Work — Gardening club — 42 mem- 
bers. Chicken club — 18 members. 

Boy Scouts organized. 

Patriotic Work Done in Converse County High School — 

Junior Red Cross work— 100 per cent membership. 

Activity period once a week given over to Red Cross work. 

Class organized in gauze and bandage work, under direc- 
tion of nurse, 100 gauze packets and 150 bandages made, 
enrollment — 20 girls. 

Knitting class under high school teacher — 28 sweaters, 40 
pair socks, 10 helmets completed — 32 girls enrolled. 

Salvage drive by boys of cadet corps for magazines, 
clothes, tinfoil, leather, etc. 

Boxes and chests made by manual training for storing and 
shipping chapter supplies. 

50 bed tables constructed. 

350 scrap books on outside time completed. 

25 sets refugee garments made in domestic science classes. 

Junior Four Minute Men. 

Furnished eight speakers for Liberty Bond drives, 10 
speakers for Red Cross drive, spoke in local theaters and took 
out of town trips, also spoke in school assemblies. 

Boys' working reserve — enrollment 38 boys. 

War Savings drive held — amount owned $1,635.00 — enroll- 
ment 96. 

School W. S. club and bank organized for sale of War 
Savings Stamps. 

Liberty Bonds sold to and owned by high school students 
—$3,800.00. 

Music furnished to most public patriotic gatherings by 
Boys' and Girls' glee club. 

Library book drive — made by high school girls, secured 
780 volumes. 

Current Events study of war and war issues by history 
classes once a week. Texts: The Outlook, Independent, Les- 
sons in National and Community Life. 

Patriotic Singing each day in assembly at opening of 
school. 

Night school for drafted men: military class, gas engine, 
telegraphy taught, military training for all boys. 

0. C. SCHWIERING, Supt. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION l5 

We have no reports of the war work from many of our other 
school districts, but we know the work has been done. Every 
other school in the county has been alive to the situation. Many 
have formed Junior Red Cross organizations ; where these 
organizations do not exist, work is done and sent to Red Cross 
headquarters. 

The patriotic literature furnished by the various depart- 
ments has been sent out from time to time by the county super- 
intendent of schools. The teachers have made good use of it. 
Entertainments of various kinds have been given by the schools 
for war work benefits and have been generously patronized. 
Many contributions have been made by the schools to all forms 
of the work. 

In the purchase of War Savings Stamps, the pupils of the 
schools have made a good showing. Many of them are the proud 
owners of Liberty Bonds. 

The war work of the schools cannot be covered by a re- 
port. Some that have done the most have made no reports; 
but the true spirit of patriotism that has been manifested by 
them will live in deeper, more abiding form than the most 
detailed report could show. 

Respectfully submitted, 

MAUD DAWES, 
County Superintendent. 



Crook County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Cheyenne, 
Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark: 

The Junior Red C-ross members of Crook County have 
been active workers in whatever has been given them to do. 

In nearly every school in the county you will find a flag. 
Every morning there are patriotic exercises and a salute to 
the flag. Current events are given and even the smallest chil- 
dren have their items of interest to report. Liberty Day was 
observed by all the schools in the comity and special work in 
school given along different up-to-date subjects. 

Work on exhibit in the school rooms shows essays on 
Conservation of Food, recipe books containing war time recipes, 
compositions on sugar, grain and meats and their relation to 
the war. Four minute talks were given on the Liberty Loans 
and the War Drives. 



16 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The little book "Our Country's Call to Service," is found 
in nearly every school room and the material is used every day 
in some part of the program. 

The work already accomplished includes: layette outfits, 
part of which were collected from the mothers and the rest 
made new, pieced baby quilts, knitted afghans, ambulance 
pillows, treasure bags, comfort pillows, bed socks, several thou- 
sand gun wipes, new dresses and overalls, several barrels of 
refugee garments and boxes of books. Also the Juniors have 
done their share in knitting the sweaters and socks. 

The Juniors are now making 200 scrap books which we 
expect to have completed by the last of December. 

The work is very close to the hearts of the teachers, pupils 
and parents and much has been accomplished in developing 
an unselfish spirit, if not so much in actual work. 
Respectfully submitted, 

G. EDNA McWETHY, 
County Superintendent. 



Fremont County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
My dear Miss Clark : 

I am sorry I cannot give you a full and correct report of 
the work done by the Fremont County children in the Junior 
Red Cross. 

Following is an outline of work done as reported to me by 
superintendents and Red Cross officers : 

Lander — 

Boys in industrial department of the Lander High School 
made 24 bedside tables for soldiers, made 6 pad frames and the 
boxes for shipping books in the library drive. The girls in 
the domestic art department gave every Monday after school 
all last year to work in the gauze rooms. The children knitted 
five or more dozen wash rags, clipped for numbers of pillows 
and knitted about two dozen sweaters and socks, also made 
3 afghans. 

The high school bought a $50.00 Bond for the school. Sev- 
eral boys and girls bought bonds for themselves. The school 
gave $100.00 in cash to the local Red Cross Chapter last spring 
and saved $25.00 in tinfoil. They saved a large box of fruit pits 
this summer. All prizes from the junior department of the 
County Fair were awarded in Thrift Stamps. The children had 
the right to choose between Stamps and money, all took Stamps. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 17 

This amouuted to $70.00 and went to pupils all over the county. 
The postmaster estimates that the local school children have 
bought $1,000.00 in Thrift Stamps. 

Riverton — 

Miss Fesenbeck, the superintendent, tells me that the 
school children have invested $1,100.00 in Bonds, $3,200.00 in 
Thrift Stamps and that last spring they turned in $158.00 in 
cash to the Red Cross (chapter, $78.00 of this was proceeds from 
a play given by the children, and $80.00 was given by members 
of the graduating class. The class refused to receive presents 
and flowers. Each one estimated what it would cost for reg- 
ular graduating "'outfits"; did without them, and turned that 
amount of money into their Red Cross fund. They asked the 
school board to turn in the usual amount spent for graduating 
exercises, too. In this way, the $80.00 was raised. 

The pupils made many hospital shirts, clipped for pillows, 
and delivered the materials to be made into sweaters, garments, 
etc., to the homes. When these were completed, the pupils 
collected them and carried them to the Red Cross rooms. 

Shoshoni — 

The report from Shoshoni is very incomplete. But an inter- 
ested Red Cross worker estimated that the pupils of the town 
had bought at least twenty $50.00 Bonds. They contributed 
$20.00 in cash, knitted about 24 sweaters and pairs of wristlets 
and 3 afghans. Nearly all children bought Thrift Stamps, but 
it is impossible to tell how many. 

1 wish so very much that I could give you an account of 
the work in the Pinedale and Dubois schools. I know that the 
schools in the "Pinedale Country," this means the town 
schools and all the rural schools in Fremont county across the 
mountains, did splendid work. Practically every school was a 
member of the Red Cross over there. They bought Thrift 
Stamps, made bags and other articles, and did a great deal of 
knitting. They bought Bonds, too. Two little boys in the 
Kendall country under this same chapter put nearly $118.00 
into Thrift Stamps and Bonds. These little chaps were six and 
eight years of age and earned all this money by trapping. 

The Dubois children knitted ever so many wristlets and 
sent more than $36.00 to the Red Cross at one time. T am sure 
they did work of which I have no record. 

In Lysite, the two schools, Lysite and Day and Fuller, gave 
entertainments and bought two $50.00 Bonds of the Fourth 
Loan. 



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I hesitate to speak of the rural schools for fear my record 
is so incomplete that several schools will he neglected where 
much work was done. 

I know that the children of the Mathison school gave an 
entertainment and raised a large sum for such a tiny commun- 
ity. I think it was close to $38.00. The Dallas school, I believe, 
raised a good sum, too. And the number of Thrift Stamps 
bought in the Lyons school reached a high figure, considering 
enrollment and conditions. As I remember, the children of the 
Dutch Flat school raised a good sum of money through enter- 
tainments, also the Emerson and Olson schools. 

I regret that I can give no more accurate a report, but I 
have no real reports on many of these things. Often, the 
teachers neglected to tell me and only when I visited communi- 
ties did T find them out. 

Our supplies, application blanks, did not reach us until 
Saturday, last week, so we have been unable to organize this 
fall, but the children have saved their money for weeks. 

Miss Fesenbeck of Riverton reports that they have a hun- 
dred per cent Junior Red Cross organization. 

Sincerely, 

VERNA E. WELLS, 
County Superintendent. 



Goshen County 

No report submitted, altliough repeated requests were sent 
by letter and telegraph. 



Hot Springs County 

War work was carried on in every school, although the 
Red Cross societies were not organized in all. There were five 
societies of Junior Red Cross with a membership of about 75. 
Knitted articles, quilts and ambulance pillows, comfort kits 
and convalescent robes were made by pupils and many gave 
three or four hours a week in the gauze rooms. The sewing 
clubs gave much of their time. 

Lucerne school gave $50.00 to the Red Cross. Gebo gave 
$30.00 to war charities and in return received some tokens 
made by the children at Antwerp.' Middleton school has 
adopted a French orphan. 

During the month of January the pupils of the fifth to 
eighth grades inclusive , studied Conservation of Food. In Feb- 
ruary, the prohibition question was considered and essays writ- 
ten on the different phases of this subject. These essays were 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 19 

entered in the state contest in charge of the W. C T. U. and 
two prizes were secured, and others mentioned as worthy 
of honor. 

J^elow is a partial list of the amount of Thrift Stamps, War 
Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds purchased by the pupils 
of the county: 

Lib. Bonds Thrift S. W. S. Stamiis Total 

Thermopolis higli school $ 2,300.00 26.50 

Thermopolis grades '__ 6,890.00 278.00 

Kirby Creek 

Lucerne 

Embar 250.00 130.00 

Crosby 

Midwest 700.00 29.25 

Holt 400.00 

Gebo 1,300.00 254.00 



11,840.00 717.75 



525.00 


2.851.5(1 


2,385.00 


9,553.00 




58.25 




540.00 


2.50 


382.50 




894.00 


565.00 


1,294.25 




400.00 


1,445.00 


2.999.00 


4,922.50 


18.972.50 



Johnson County 

Miss Edith K. O. Tlark. 

State Superintendent. 
My dear Miss Clark: 

Owing to epidemics of small pox, scarlet fever, measles, 
whooping cough and a few other things, Johnson county did 
not make as good a showing last year in the war activities of 
the schools as she had hoped to; however, in spite of the fact 
that many of the schools had to close, some things were done. 
While the high school 'was closed, the pupils sold in one Aveek 
$2,080 worth of Thrift Stamps. The grade schools kept an 
accurate account of the stamps sold in each room and reported 
each Monday. In some rooms, every child had a book and 
many were filled. The Junior Red Cross was not fully started 
when the epidemic struck the county, but some schools earned 
the membership fee and are ready to take up the work this 
year. The Boy Scouts sold Liberty Bonds, winning medals and 
bars. Many girls joined the Red Cross and assisted with sew- 
ing. Knitting clubs were formed and both boys and girls 
did splendid work. Fruit pits and tinfoil have been gathered. 
The National Defense Society has been aided in many ways. 

It was expected that great things would be accomplished 
this fall. I)ut now our schools are closed again on account of the 
influenza. The children are anxious to help and the teachers 
are interested, so if we ever get a chance, I believe we will 
have something worth while to report. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

BESSIE M. BULLIS, 
County Superintendent. 



20 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Laramie County 

Miss Edith K. O. Clark, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
Dear Miss Clark : 

I regret that a more complete report can not be given you 
on the work done by the Jnnior Red Cross and I am disap- 
pointed as, immediately, upon receipt of your letter, a request 
was sent to every Red Cross auxiliary, asking that a report 
of the work by the Junior Red Cross of their community be 
made and sent to this office. The failure to comply with this 
request is responsible for the delay in making this report 
to you. 

I am herewith giving you a report of the rural schools. 
You will find a report of the Cheyenne schools attached, signed 
by Mr. A. S. Jessup, Superintendent. 

1 regret to say that I have no report to make as to what 
was accomplished in regard to War Savings and Thrift Stamps, 
although I know creditable work has been done. 

The Junior Red Cross work was taken up in February, 
19] 8, by som.e of our rural schools, and considering the length 
of time that school was in session, they made a creditable 
showing. 

In September of this year, all literature and instructions 
received in this office were sent out and the work started with 
a good deal of enthusiasm and some progress has been made. 
During the past year, a number of the schools have done knit- 
ting, made tray cloths, wash cloths, convalescent pillows and 
old sweaters were unraveled and knitted into squares which 
were converted into afghans. In one school where some of the 
best work was done, the school was taught by a young man 
Avho learned knitting so that he might teach his pupils. In an- 
other school having only five pupils, -$135.00 was raised from a 
pie social and auction. The articles that were auctioned were 
donated by people of the community and consisted of articles 
varying from a cake to a load cf straw. Another school raised 
$16 00 from an entertainment given by the teacher and pupils. 

Excellent work was done in the schools at Pine liluffs, 
p]gbert. Burns, Hillsdale, and Carpenter. Unfortunately, I 
have a report only from the Carpenter school, which has about 
eighty members enrolled in the Junior Red Cross. It has raised 
about $24.00 and spent $15.00 for yarn and needles During 
vacation, the pupils knitted 75 squares and six pair of socks, 
about fifty children took part in the knitting. Reports were 
asked from each of the towns, but Carj^enter was the only one 
to reply. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 21 

Owing to the influenza epidemic and the resulting quaran- 
tine, little work has been done since school opened in Sep- 
tember, 1918, as the schools have been closed longer periods 
than they liave been in session. 

Following is the report of the Junior Red Cross work in 
the Cheyenne schools for the year 1917-18: 

The Junior Red Cross activities in the Cheyenne schools 
were started rather late in the year. However, considerable 
work was accomplished. In the High School, approximately 
$100.00 was raised by membership fees and entertainments. 
Besides this, the high school girls made a quilt 4 feet by 6 feet 
and al)Out one hundred and eight other articles, including tray 
clothS; napkins and wash cloths. The Senior Class Play vv^as 
given in the spring of 1918 for the Benefit of the Red Cross and 
approximately $17.00 was realized after all expenses were paid. 

The Johnson School made three dozen handkerchiefs, five 
dozen napkins, four knitted afghans, 3 feet by 5 feet, and two 
dozen hospital trinket bags. The children raised $65.00 in 
money and have approximately $11.00 left for work this 3^ear. 

Churchill School made two quilts, one 42 inches by 60 
inches and the other 36 inches by 60 inches. The amount raised 
in this school was $70.00, of which about $65.00 is still on 
hand. 

The Converse School made several tray cloths, and did 
other sewing. The pupils collected and now have on hand 
$50.30. 

The Central School hemmed a number of handkerchiefs 
and many of the children were taught to knit. The Junior Red 
Cross membership fee of twenty-five cents was collected from 
nearly every child in the building, which amounted to approxi- 
mately $50.00 

So far this year, practically nothing has been accomplished. 
One of our rural schools collected the 25c membership fee and 
turned it in. But so fas as work is concerned, the schools were 
closed by (luarantine, due to the influenza epidemic, before 
we had time to get our bearings. The Manual Training de- 
partment of the High School accepted an order for twenty- 
four hospital tables. But they have not had time to get started 
on the work. Arrangements were being made this year for 
extensive work in each of the schools, but we have not had 
time to do anvthing more than lav our plans. 

Yours very truly, ' A. S. JESSUP, 

City Superintendent. 
Respectfully submitted, 

MAMIE E. HEFFERON, 
County Superintendent. 



22 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Lincoln County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

Cheyenne, W^^oming'. 
My dear Miss Clark : 

I am submitting herewith as complete a report as it was 
possible for me to get from the schools. We had abont 95 per 
cent membership in the Junior Red Cross, but they did not 
respond with a report. The work in Jackson Hole was done 
under the direction of a Red Cross member and after school 
hours, in most places. I know very little about the Big Piney 
schools since the epidemic of influenza kept me from seeing 
them this fall and the work was ]>egun after I was there last 
fall. 

Junior Red Cross for 1917-18 — 

Knitting — 30 pair wristlets, 45 sweaters, 120 wash rags, 30 
scarfs, 14 afghans, 300 afghan squares, 40 pair socks, 730 gun 
wipes. 

Refugee Garments — 12 dresses, 10 hiyettes, 9 jackets, 27 
waists, 5 capes, 1 child's sleeping suit, $10 worth new clothes, 
8 swaddling clothes, 120 diapers, 8 bags, 20 pair bootees, 3 
hoods, 4 blankets, 3 shirts. 

Hosi)ital Carments — 63 towels, 120 handkerchiefs, 24 am- 
bulance pillows, 40 joke books, 10 bags, 6 rolls muslin. 

Manual Training Activities — 20 pieces splint Avood. 

$3,000 in War Savings Stamps. $4,000 in Liberty Bonds. 
$1,758 in Thrift Stamps. 

The above report is for Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 5 for all 
except the War Savings Stamps which is for No. 19. No other 
report has been sent in from them. 1 could not get any report 
from the other districts. 

Verv ti'ulv vours, 

MARGARET P. NICHOLSON, 

County Superintendent. 



Natrona County 
Miss Edith K. O. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark : 

In reply to your recent request for a summary of the work 
done by the Junior Red Cross of Natrona County, 1 beg to 
submit the following : 

The work of the Junior Red Cross has been discontinued 
this month, (October, 1918), on account of the epidemic which 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 23 

we are fighting, but up to this time the Casper schools have 
collected their membership fee and are organized for work, 
as are many of the rural schools. 

We hoped by this time to have had Natrona ('ounty 100 
per cent in membership, but have not been able to do so. 
There has been no work done as we have received but one re- 
quest, namely for rag rugs, and, up to date have received no 
specifications for same. 

Last year the schools of the county were very active and 
we hope to make even a better record this year. Many of the 
children have bonds of two issues. The rural schools did knit- 
ting, sewing, snipping, and many other lines of work given to 
the Junior Red Cross. 

Salt Creek, with twenty-three pupils, pledged themselves to 
buy four hundred dollars worth of Liberty Bonds, and had 
over one hundred dollars in Thrift Stamps when school closed. 

A number of the I'ural schools gave entertainments which 
netted from forty to four hundred dollars and turned this over 
to the Red Cross. 

The grades in Casper made nearly six hundred garments, 
consisting of knitted articles, ' hospital garments, pillows, 
napkins, hoods and scarfs for the refugee children, and many 
other things. This does not include the work done in the 
Domestic Science department which did a large share of the 
work. 

The city schools bought $450 worth of bonds, aside from 
those by the individuals in the schools ; they had $4,842 in 
Thrift Stamps ; donated to the last Red Cross drive $787.65 ; 
to the Red Star $50. The High School, besides its other work, 
gave one night a week to the Red Cross work rooms. 

This year we are ready and willing to do our bit as it is 
given to us. 

Respectfully submitted, 

" MAY HAMILTON, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



Niobrara County 

Twenty-seven schools have organized Junior Red Cross 
auxiliaries, with a total membership of 584, and total fund of 
$247.25. 

Great interest has been inanifested in purchase of Thrift 
and War Savings Stamps and there is not a school in the 
county but has pupils owning stamps. Likewise, many pupils 
own Liberty Bonds, but definite statistics are not available. 



24 BIENNIAL REPORT 

The Liisk schools invested in War Savings Stamps and Bonds 
to the amount of $4 per pupil. Nearly all the schools gave 
patriotic programs in the interest of the Third Liberty Loan. 
Much patriotic literature has been distributed with instruc- 
tions for its use, such as circular letters on patriotic exercises, 
and instruction, the American's Creed, Liberty Loan Leaflets, 
Pamphlets sent out by the National Security League, etc. 

Conservation of food, fuel and clothing are subjects which 
have received due attention in the schools and all rulings of 
the Food Commission have been brought before them. Pupils 
are taught to help at home to observe these requirements. 

Every possible effort has been made to teach patriotism. 
Teachers have been required to give definite patriotic instruc- 
tion. The history and causes of the war have been taught, and 
the duty of every American citizen to put forth the utmost 
effort to win it, has been made a paramount one. 

AMY E. CHRISTIAN. 
County Superintendent. 



Park County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark: 

In accordance with your recent request, the following 
report of the war work in the schools of Park county is 
respectfully submitted. 

In all branches of war work, the schools have responded 
fully and freely. Junior Red Cross societies were organized 
throughout the county and Thrift and War Savings Stamps 
Avere sold in every school of the county. 

In the towns of Cody, Powell and Garland, good work 
was done. The rural schools, although somewhat handicapped, 
being unable to secure the needed materials, accomplished 
excellent results. 

As examples, I shall give the town school of Cody and 
the rural school of Elk Basin. Just as good work was done in 
other schools, but T am more familiar with these two. In Cody, 
over $1,000 was invested in Stamps. Manual training pupils 
made splints and crutches and the girls sewed towels, socks, 
bandages, gun Avipes and cut clippings for comfort pillows. 
This year, the pupils had just finished 290 handkerchiefs, their 
allotment for the linen shower, when the schools Avere 
quarantined. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 25 

In the Elk Basin school, a rural school 16 miles from the 
railroad, twelve hundred Red Cross Christmas seals were sold 
by the children. Three boys received silver pins and every 
other child in school received a button. Money for their Junior 
Eed Cross was raised by various entertainments. Every child 
in school over nine years old learned to knit. They made 
squares, scarfs, wristlets and sAveaters. When the term closed, 
every child in school had invested in Thrift and War Savings 
Stamps. 

In the drive for the Salvation Army in March, 1918. the 
rural schools alone raised $132.72. 

The schools were quarantined so shortly after they had 
begun, that reports are not available for this year. Active 
work had begun, however, and we expect to do more than ever 
this year. 

All in all, the schools of Park county are going "Over the 
Top" in all Avar Avork campaigns. 

Verv truh' A-ours, 

NELLIE L. UNDERWOOD, 

County Superintende]it. 



Platte County 

The schools of Platte county did not generally undertake 
to carry more than one Avar activity in connection Avith the 
school Avork, and in most instances this activity Avas Junior 
Red Cross Avork. We succeeded splendidly on the financial 
part of the Avork, but due to the interruptions caused by con- 
tagions, the fact that many of the schools Avere carrying club 
Avork, and had not time to add any other acti\'ity AAdien these 
organizations AA-ere brought to their attention, prcA'ented them 
from accomplishing as much as Ave desired. 

June 1, 1918, the financial standing of the Platte county 
Junior Red Cross Avas as f oIIoavs : 

Number schools organized 27 

Enrollment for Junior Red Cross Avork 375 

Tavo schools had deposited ready for organization in 

the fall Avith promised enrollment of 350 

Money receiA-ed for Junior Red Cross work (from 

schools') ^ $513.77 

Money expended for supplies 34.04 



$479.73 
Money received since June 1, 1918 174.12 

Cash on hand i $653.85 



26 BIENNIAL REPORT 

Of this cash on hand, we have a general fund of .ii325.13, 
created through the generosity of a nuniher of schools who 
gave entertainments and raised more money than was needed 
to enroll that school and gave balance to take care of any 
school that was not fortunate enough to raise necessary enroll- 
ment fee. Six schools have contributed to this fund. 

The Notch school, Mary Phelps, teacher, gave an entertain- 
ment and raised nearly $100 for the benefit of the Red Cross. 
The Wheatland grade building, Miss Nellie Ures, principal, 
gave an entertainment in May which netted them $209, $100 of 
which was used to cover their enrollment in the Junior Red 
Cross, the balance being given to the Platte county chapter. 

Articles made in schools approximately as follows : 

Towels, 50; Scrap Books, 22; Water Bottle Covers, 13; 
Wristlets, 2 pair ; Helmets, 2 ; Sweaters, 2 ; Wash Cloths, 
2 ; Bandages, 87 ; Rest Pillows, 6. 

There were a nice lot of knitted articles made in the 
Wheatland High School under the direction of Miss Krueger, 
but not as a Junior Red Cross organization. \n addition to 
the above, there were enough afghan squares knitted in the 
different schools to make tw^o large ambulance robes. One 
school made several "Joke Books" to send to army camps 
before Xmas, 1917. 

Thrift Stamp campaigns were not carried on in the rural 
schools, but the Wheatland, Sunrise and Guernsey schools did 
splendid work in that line. 

The Wheatland grade building have a total of $2,259 
in Thrift and War Savings Stamps, with an enrollment of 
200 pupils in the building. Rural teachers have encouraged 
the purchase of Thrift Stamps and doubtless could we secure 
the record of purchases, it would make a good total. In school 
district No. 5 of Platte county, the district trustees did much 
Avork during the June drive in their district, but no record was 
obtainable to show how much of the total was purchased or 
pledged by school children. 

The school children of Sunrise have a total investment 
of $1,038.75 in Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps and Liberty 
Bonds. Also, they have done considerable relief work under 
the direction of Miss Mai'y E. Hooven, a teacher in the Sunrise 
schools, but the record of this is not available . 
Respect f nil V submitted, 

WINIFRED W. BANNER, 
County Superintendent of Schools. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 27 

Sheridan County. 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark: 

Since the institntion of the sale of Thrift and War Sav- 
ings Stamps, approximately $12,900.00 worth have been dis- 
posed of in the schools of Sheridan county. 

Nothing more than the preliminary steps have been taken 
in the organization of Junior Red Cross chapters, as the 
instructions and material have not been received from head- 
quarters. Since the war began, the schools have given many 
special patriotic exercises. Frequently these have been by 
request on uniform dates, in celebration of events, Mdiich in 
other years might have gone unobserved. 

In our county institute, great emphasis has been placed 
upon the singing of patriotic songs, the flag salute, and general 
flag eti(juette, which instruction has been carried out in the 
schools with fresh enthusiasm. 

A number of donations have been made to the Sheridan 
chapter of the Red Cross through the efforts of the schools. 
Very naturally the closing of the schools for the past few 
weeks because of the influenza <|uarantine, checked many plans 
that were fairly under way, Avhich would have added to our 
record. 

I feel that we have done well, in what was nothing more 
than our duty. 

Very truly yours, 

BLANCHE ALEXANDER RICE, 

County Superintendent. 



Sweetwater County 

The work commenced in earnest in February. Junior Red 
Cross auxiliaries were organized in nearly every school in the 
county. The Rock Springs and a number of the smaller 
schools have one hundreil per cent enrollment. Considerable 
interest was aroused in the Rock Springs High School by an 
essay contest on the subject, "Why the United States is at 
War With Germany.'' 

We found the children eagei* to do something to help and 
so the memliership fees were used to buy material. The chil- 
dren and teachers worked many hours of the week sewing and 
knitting to add to the comfort of our soldiers and the refugees 
in France. One Junior Red Cross helped in the sewing room 



28 BIENNIAL REPORT 

of the Red Cross every Saturday afternoon during the summer 
months. 

That much can ])e accomplished when all work together is 
shown by the following list of articles which have been sent to 
head(|uarters at Denver: 

Knitting — 25 afghans, 3 pair socks 3 sweaters, 4 helmets, 
14 pair wristlets, 72 scarfs, 4 mufflers, 5 wash cloths. Total 
130 pieces. 

Sewing — 12 ambulance pillows, 3 ambulance robes, 742 
hospital handkerchiefs, 750 surgical dressings, 55 petticoats, 
30 gowns, 23 pairs bed socks, 77 bandaged foot socks, 20 towels, 
293 baby squares, 16 hot water bottle covers, 3 napkins, 1 
infant's cape. Total, 2,025 pieces. 

The little school at Eden raised and sold vegetables and 
flowers and gave the proceeds to the Junior Red Cross. They 
have two lambs to be sold for the same purpose. 

Many of the smaller schools gave patriotic entertainments 
to earn money for their Junior Red Cross. 

Eighty pounds of tinfoil have been collected, also seven 
hundred fifty pounds of peach and other fruit stones. 

The Rock Springs Junior Red Cross collected five hundred 
eight-six pieces of clothing for the Belgians. 

One auxiliary secured ninety new members for the Senior 
Red Cross. This fall the Rock Springs Chapter collected arti- 
cles of linen for the Hospitals in France. The supply far ex- 
ceeded the requisition. The list is as follows : 67 sheets, 431 
bath towels, 352 hand towels, 690 handkerchiefs, 109 napkins 
and 53 pillow cases. Total 1,702 pieces. The boys have knit, 
collected tinfoil, distributed literature and one day were busy 
tagging coal shovels for the Fuel Administration. 

The emphasis was placed on Red Cross work last year. 
This year we expect to emphasize Savings Stamps, etc. Owing 
to the closing of school on account of sickness, we have not 
accomplished much in this line, yet, but the Green River schools 
report the following amount invested in bonds and stamps: 
$5,086.90. 

Today books relating to democracy and the late war are 
being studied in English and history classes, while problems 
relating to food conservation and thrift stamps are being given 
in the arithmetic classes. 

All of this work is of permanent value. The children are 
learning lessons of co-operation and patriotism which will make 
loval citizens of our bovs and girls. 

MIRIAN W. SHEDDEN, 
County Superintendent. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 29 

Uinta County- 
Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming : 
My dear Miss Clark : 

It has been hard to get reports on a count of so much ill- 
ness, however, I hope the report I am sending may arrive in 
time to be of some benefit to you. 

Report of Junior Red Cross work from January to close of 
term, 1918. 

13 schools, or 61 per cent of schools of county, were Junior 
Red Cross units. 

1126 pupils Avere enrolled. 

$281.65 was received and expended for Junior Red Cross 
work. 

]\Iany. many useful articles were made in schools. 

Thrift Stamps sold to Evanston High' School from January 
1st to close of school, amounted to $526.00. 

Many were sold in rural districts, but I have no accurate 
record of same. 

Our schools were in session but one month when we w^ere 
closed on account of influenza. We have not opened yet. 

Practically all schools were Avell on the way of organiza- 
tion for Junior Red Cross work when closed. Two schools have 
organized. 

Five hundred seventy-one dollars and seventy-five cents 
($571.75). worth of Thrift Stamps w^ere sold in 8 days to pupils 
of Evanston schools. September. 1918. 

I am sure that had our schools continued in the normal 
Avay, we Avould have a very good report to send. 
Very truly yours, 

JENNTE M. ISHERWOOD, 

Countj' Supernitendent. 



Washakie County 
Miss Edith Clark, 

Cheyenne, Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark: 

In reply to your request for report of war work, will say 
that 1 am unable to give a complete report at this time, as 
many of the schools have not reported all work done. 

Three thousand dollars worth of War Savings Stamps 
have been bought by the school children of this county. Twenty 
Junior Red Cross societies have been organized and these socie- 
ties have earned $535.00. When the call came for the linen 



30 BIENNIAL REPORT 

shower for hospitals, the school children gave $130 worth of 
linen. One school, with three pupils, gave $18.50. 

War books are being prepared by pupils of the eighth 
grade. These are made of clippings, poetry and cartoons from 
magazines. We find this very interesting. 

I am sorry T cannot report more work, for I feel that other 
"work has been done. 

Yours trulv. 

ANGELTNE WILD. 
( 'ounty Superintendent. 



Weston County 

Miss Edith K. 0. Clark, 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
CUieyenne, Wyoming. 
My dear Miss Clark : 

The Weston county schools have responded promptly and 
generously to appeals for work and money to further the prog- 
ress of the war. The first Junior Red Cross of the Mountain 
Division Avas organized in Weston county and much credit is 
due the teachers of the Upton school for this honor. 

The Upton teachers and pupils began in December, 1917. 
raising money for the Junior Red Cross, by giving a play and 
later a bake sale. With the funds thus raised, they paid the 
dues of all pupils in the school and bought supplies for Red 
Cross work. This enthusiasm continued throughout 1918, Avith 
the residt that the following work Avas accomplished: 

Knitted Garments — sweaters 29, scarfs 8, helmets 2, 
Avristlets 12 pair, socks, 8 pair. 

Sewing — 12 ambulance pilloAvs, 12 hospital pilloAvs. 3,000 
gun Avipes Avere cut by the primary children. 

Money raised by plays and sales ecpialed $217.48. 

Bonds purchased by pupils amounted to $400.00, and War 
Savings Stamps to $381.20. 

Cambria school organized later. All the grades and the 
high school helped to raise funds by basket ball games, bake 
sales, dances and plays. They raised $194.26 during the year. 
Much enthusiasm was shoAvn by all grades and the folloAving 
garments Avere completed : SAveaters 18, Avash cloths 20, bedside 
bags 20, 1 afghan. Bonds purchased by the pupils amounted 
to $2,300 and War Savings Stamps to $664.50. This is not a 
complete report of the work done by the Cambria school, but 
on account of its being closed for some Aveeks, it is impossible 
to get a satisfactory report. 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 31 

The NeAveastle i)u|)ils did knitting and gauze work. There 
were 16 girls in the gauze class and 8 of them earned the Red 
Cross. The boys and girls knitted 29 sweaters and -S pair of 
socks. Two afghans were knitted, one sent to Camp Lewis and 
one to Camp Merritt. Bonds and War Savings Stamps to the 
amount of $3,960.00 were purchased by pupils and teachers. 

The Beaver Creek rural schools contributed to the Red 
Cross fund $115.65. Some of this was donated by the pupils 
and teachers, the remainder was obtained by giving entertain- 
ments. Bonds purchased by pupils amounted to $400 and 
War Savings Stamps to $60.00. 

Other rural schools have given generously. In the recent 
War Work Campaign, the boys and girls have made the fol- 
lowing schools "Victory Schools" by contributing money 
earned by themselves: Hampshire, $10; Pine Grove, $5 ; La- 
vergne, $5 ; Horton, $5 ; and Eisler, $5. These schools represent 
Districts two, three and four. 

At the beginning of food conservation in Wyoming, the 
eighth grade pupils were asked to submit compositions on 
grains, meats, sugar and fuel in the war. The result was more 
than expected and four of these compositions were copied and 
became a part of the Wyoming exliibit at Washington, 1). C. 

The children throughout the county repeat the Pledge of 
Allegiance and salute the flag as a part of their daily 
program. They are learning true patriotism by giving and 
doing for others. 

1 feel that this work of the school children is only in the 
l)eginning and that it will grow until it is a great organization, 
welding together the children of this nation and making of 
them a wonderful poAver for good. 

Respectfullv submitted, 

MABEL G. KINGSLEY, 

County Superintendent. 



32 BIENNIAL REPORT 

PART III 

STATISTICS COMPUTED FROM ANNUAL REPORTS OF 
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS 



For the Fiscal School Year Kiidint; April 30, 1917 





Niinibei 


of Child 
Belw 


reii in Counties According to 
eeii Ag:es 6 and 21. 1917. 


Census 




N: 


tive Born 


For 


eign 


Born 




Connlies 


1 


fe 


p 


^ 


5 





^ 3 




1,071 

1,441 

765 

990 

667 

911 

1,180 

807 

445 

592 

1,951 

2,429 

869 

596 

906 

977 

2,264 

1,261 

969 

368 

716 


980 

1.364 

764 

921 

693 

898 

1,085 

831 

382 

561 

1,979 

2,065 

794 

568 

861 

914 

2,237 

1,184 

919 

299 

662 


2,051 
2,805 
1,529 
1,911 
1,360 
1,809 
2,265 
1,638 

827 
1,153 
3,930 
4,494 
1,663 
1,164 
1,767 
1,891 
4,501 
2,445 
1,888 

667 
1.378 


8 
33 

"~39 

1 

18 

30 

8 

4 

205 

87 

4 

5 

18 

24 

122 

152 

10 

27 

28 


2 
20 

""37 

1 

5 

21 

32 

12 

6 

189 

83 

1 

6 

14 

23 

117 

146 

9 

43 

24 


10 
53 

Y6 
1 

39 

62 

20 

10 

394 

170 

5 

11 

32 
47 
239 
298 
19 
70 
52 


2,061 




2,858 




1,529 




1,987 




1,361 




1,815 




2,304 




1,700 




847 


.lohnson 


1,163 
4,324 




4,664 




1,668 




1,175 


Park 


1.799 


Platte 


1,938 
4,740 




2,743 




1,907 




737 


Weston 


1,430 


Totals • 


22.175 


20.961 


43.138 


823 


791 


1 1,612 


44,750 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



33 





Number of Pupils Enrolled. 




Whites 


Colored 


! 


Counties 


0) 


S 


c 




S 


o 


£r3 

il 

^ o 


Albany 

Big Horn 


759 
1,184 
401 
838 
540 
704 
1,002 
686 
447 
424 


705 
1,173 
350 
890 
495 
747 
976 
648 
438 
426 
1,649 
1,845 
651 
443 
757 
857 


1,464 
2,357 

751 
1,728 
1,035 
1,451 
1,978 
1,334 

885 

850 
3,377 
3,671 
1,362 

901 
1,540 
1,759 
3,475 
2.52.^ 


3 


1 


4 


1,468 
2,357 










751 




6 


3 9 


1,737 








1,035 










1,451 


Fremont 


"l4 

1 


1 
17 

2 


1 

31 

3 


1,979 




1,365 


Hot Springs 


888 




850 




1,728 

1,826 

711 

458 








3,377 




2 


3 


5 


3,676 


Natrona 


1,362 










901 


Park 1 783 








1,540 


Platte 


902 








1,759 


Sheridan 


1,724 1 1,751 
1,267 1 1,256 


18 
4 


14 
8 


32 

12 


3,507 




2,535 


Uinta 


799 1 816 1 1,615 
296 320 616 
623 587 1,210 


1,615 










616 


Weston 




1 


1,210 


Totals 1 18,102 | 17,780 | 35,882 | 48 | 49 | 97 ! 35,979 



34 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



1917 



Counties 



Total Number of Days Attended by all Pu])ils. 



Colored 



Albany 

Big Horn 1. 

Campbell 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan 

Sweetwater . 

Uinta 

Washakie 

Weston 



93, 

133, 

15, 

108, 

63, 

66, 

It 9, 

65, 

45, 

48, 

198, 

202, 

84, 

51, 

97, 

84, 

210, 

143, 

95, 

33, 

77, 



Totals i2,047 



176 

680 
376 
910 
310 
491 
653 
629 
757 
0571 
487| 
0311 
2771 
49l! 
429 
425 
325 
165 
771 
416 
042 
89812, 



87,574 

137,096 

30,218 

114,891 

61,464 

71,886 

106,662 

59,921 

43,590 

45,861 

216,848 

227,872 

81,696 

56,434 

96,328 

83,603 

207,334 

136,926 

103,884 

34,010 

J73,891| 

077,98914 



180,750 
270,776 

65.594 
223,801 
124,794 
138,377 
216,315 
125,550 

89,347 
10-J,918 
415,5;i6 
429,907 
165,973 
107,925 
193,667 
168,028 
417,659 
280,091 
199,650 

67,426 
150^993 
125,887 



480 



160 I 640 



1,558 



163 
2,622 



298 



J63 
4,180 



2.943 I 3,723 | 6,666 



181,385 
270,776 

65,594 
224,473 
124,794 
138,377 
'216,478 
129,730 

89,347 
102,918 
415,536 
430,311 
165,973 
107,925 
193,667 
168,028 
418,277 
280,091 
199,650 

67,426 
150,993 



4,132,553 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



35 



Counties 



Number of Pui)ils 

Attending High 

School 



■^ z o 
i^ o 
— c -r 






Albany 

Big Horn _. 

Campbell 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie -r 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan 

Sweetwater . 

Uinta 

Washakie _. 
Weston 



84 
71 
16 
57 
5S 
26 
87 
28 
34 
35 
162 
104 
56 
29 
92 
87 
216 
66 
44 
26 
76 



Totals 



1455 



109 
93 

17 
93 
47 
56 

127 
40 
49 
75 

221 

144 
93 
45 

109 
86 

294 

125 
74 
37 

117 
'2050 



193 
164 

33 
150 
105 

82 
214 

68 

83 
110 
383 
248 
149 

74 
201 
173 
510 
191 
118 

63 
193 



229 
37 



1 
6 
1 
3 
10 
6 
8 



25 
48 
10 
36 
1 
50 
83 
39 
23 
35 
38 
66 
19 
36 
62 
22 
91 
40 



21 



3505 



I 448 I 747 



36 



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School 


Libraries 


CD C 

w 

53 O 


oS 


Count ie.s 


> 
o 
d 


> 


'3_ 
.£0 

S 2 
"■Hsc 


Albany 


2070 
2173 
1286 
4919 
1643 
1114 
2961 

550 
1408 
3673 
4040 
2113 
1686 

458 
1786 
1143 
8390 
3623 
2762 
1598 
1900 


$ 1236.00 
1484.70 

906.00 
4079.00 
1030.00 

730.00 
2629.00 

400.00 
1565.00 
3075.00 
3510.00 
2277.33 
1988.00 

387.75 
1094.00 
1969.00 
6131.00 
3066.00 
1324.00 
1026.00 
1075.00 


$ 119140.00 1 

97224.35 

54700.00 

174750.00 

95488.00 1 

56838.00 1 

114875.00 

57450.00 

48100.00 

89600.00 

298450.00 

221250.00 

107880.00 

56495.00 

69623.00 

112849.95 

365815.95 

171855.00 

116350.00 

41600.00 

74926.00 


$ 13605.00 
13747.00 


Big Horn 


Campbell 


7650.00 


Carbon 


17828.00 


Converse 


6090.00 


Crook 


8993.00 


Fremont 


12720.00 


Goshen 


6700.00 


Hot Springs 


3525.00 


Johnson 


9675.00 




54220.00 


Lincoln 


29663.50 


Natrona 


8940.00 


Niobrara 


4642.60 


Park 


7080.00 


Platte 


14254.79 




29810.71 




18680.00 


Uinta 


16485.00 


Washakie 


2640.00 


Weston 


10850.00 


Totals 


51296 


$40982.78 


$2546290.25 


$297799.60 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



37 



Counties 



Number and Grade 
of Schools 



■5S 



Albany 

Big Horn __ 
Campbell __ 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan 

Sweetwater 

Uinta 

Washakie _. 

Weston 

Totals 



66 
35 
49 
33 
42 
96 
67 
98 
19 
28 

111 
28 
21 
50 
30 

100 
70 
15 
32 
19 

57 

7 I 1066 



15 

6 
1 
12 
2 
3 



55 
29 

4 

3 

10 

15 

20 

8 

1 

3 



1 


148 


10.68 


2 


156 


8.75 


1 


153 


7.53 


6 


161 


7.73 


2 


146 


7.72 


3 


142 


7.41 


o 


145 


6,23 


2 


150 


5.67 


1 


152 


9.22 


1 


152 


6.42 


6 


170 


9.47 


o 


153 


6.39 


1 


140 


12.22 


2 


152 


8.51 


3 


151 


10.01 


3 


156 


8.27 


2 


154 


5.05 


3 


155 


7.69 


1 


167 


5.35 


1 


160 


14.50 


2 


158 


14.66 



158 



8.54 



38 



BIENNIAL REPORT 



1917 



Counties 



Albany 

Big Horn _. 

Campbell 

Carbon 

Converse 

Crook 

Fremont 

Goshen 

Hot Springs 

Johnson 

Laramie 

Lincoln 

Natrona 

Niobrara 

Park 

Platte 

Sheridan 

Sweetwater . 

Uinta 

Washakie 

Weston 



No. in District Between 
7 and 14, Aceordino- to 

Census 



589 
826 
461 
656 
438 
525 
734 
653 
288 
295 
1147 
1165 
561 
408 
566 
569 
1302 
765 
598 
207 
230 



^ 



507 

829 

477 

604 

411 

502 

664 

530 

228 

261 
1129 
1145 

486 

419 

569 

532 
1398 

736 I 

610 

184 

362 



Totals I 13485 | 12583 | 



1096 
1647 

938 
1260 

849 
1027 
1398 
1183 

516 

556 
2276 
2310 
1047 

827 
1135 
1101 
2700 
1501 
1208 

391 
_ 59^ 
26068 



No. Between 7 
and 14 Not At- 
tending Scliool in 
the District Dur- 
ing Year 



13 

14 

4 

19 
2 

10 

3 
118 
10 
21 
12 
18 

6 
33 
25 

4 
29 

5 
13 
31 

333 



13 

28 

4 

12 

1 

16 

3 

107 

6 

17 

14 

9 

10 

24 

18 

2 

28 

3 

8 

8 

4 



26 
42 

8 
31 

3 



16 
38 
26 
27 
16 
57 
43 

6 
57 

8 
21 
37 



Scliool 
Houses 



64 
35 
48 
47 
44 

105 
73 
83 
23 
31 

127 
59 
20 
47 
33 
77 
86 
28 
38 
20 
56 



394 I 727 I 1164 | 



17 
3 
3 
9 
6 

14 
4 
1 
7 



3 
3 
14 
8 
2 
3 
3 

4 

120 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 



3 9 





Estimated 
Value of 


Outstandiut; 


Amount of 
Bonds 


Amount 
of Interest 


As.sessed 


Counties 


Sc-hoo! 


Bonded 


Redeemed 


Paid on 


of the 
District 




Books and 


Indebtedness 


During: the 


Bonds 




Apparatus 




Year 


During Yr. 


Albany 


6600.00 


83000.00 


3.000.00 


1000.00 


15500029.00 


Big Horn 


10760.00 


70400.00 


1,300.00 


4055.75 


8305906.00 


Campbell 


2900.00 


22500.00 




1350.00 


5687922.59 


Carbon 


9505.00 


88590.00 


3,530.00 


4279.87 


16431741.00 


Converse 


6806.00 


93000.00 






8291580.00 




7093.00 
10786.50 


1900.00 
66500.00 


500.00 
2,400.00 


144.00 
3697.76 


6630822.67 


Fremont 


11248387.17 


Goshen 


6100.00 


28500.00 




750.00 


6082772.00 


Hot Springs 


3695.00 


26750.00 


1,180.00 


792.50 


4761803.79 


Johnson 


6325.00 


44000.00 




2285.00 


0557797.00 


Laramie 


33050.00 


140000.00 




4660.00 


24948669.00 


Lincoln 


21004.00 


91310.00 


1.000.00 




16838321.15 


Natrona 


10480.00 


93900.00 


5,500.00 


5087.50 


15392671.99 


Niobrara 


3809.05 


33000.00 




1567.15 


5268757.00 


Park 


6341.00 


22200.00 


500.00 


1276.62 


7149850.00 


riatte 


11417.15 


46000 00 


3,000.00 
7.500.00 


2450.00 


9527544.84 


Sheridan 


11051.00 


3500.00 




20421969.40 


Sweetwater 


4375.00 


90500.00 




250.00 


19442850.00 


Uinta 


10075.00 


33000.00 


4,000.00 


1707.37 


9160591.00 


AVashakie 


2850.00 


21000.00 


1.000.00 


470.00 


3912319.00 


Weston 


4511.48 


33000.00 


1.000.00 


1745.00 


5783098.00 



Totals I 189534.18 | 1132550.00 I 35.410.00 | 37568.58 | 227345403.60 



40 



BIENNIAL REPORT 





Nnml 


er of Teachers 
Employed ' 


Av. Monthly 

Compensation 

of Teachers 


Counties 


"P-t 




o 


S 


Female 




12 
18 

9 
11 

7 
15 

8 
15 

8 
11 

9 
30 

4 
19 

7 
16 
25 

6 
12 

2 
10 


86 

73 

50 

76 

49 

119 

93 

88 

30 

37 

108 

119 

54 

61 

59 

105 

127 

87 

54 

27 

60 


98 

91 

59 

87 

56 

134 

101 

103 

38 

48 

117 

149 

58 

80 

66 

121 

152 

73 

66 

29 

70 


92.21 1 57.35 


Big Horn 


88.94 1 67.06 
67.33 1 58.33 




109.87 1 62.19 




103.00 1 53.16 




59.39 1 52.87 




91.26 1 63.73 




60.00 1 55.00 




81.25 1 70.50 




83.19 1 64.56 




68.33 1 60.00 




105.63 i 66.54 




150.00 1 72.00 




99.06 [ 53.30 


Park 


121.25 1 63.16 


Platte 


71.16 1 61.72 




80.03 1 66.17 




158.00 1 70.00 




86.05 1 70.96 




133.00 1 72.31 


Weston 


81.37 1 49.86 


Totals 


254 


1542 1 1796 


94.90 1 62.42 



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